SB 462 (2024): relative to raising the cap on damages for wrongful death loss of consortium claims.

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SB 462 (2024)

relative to raising the cap on damages for wrongful death loss of consortium claims.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 160

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2024 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 6, 2024. The committee voted 4–1 to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2024-1112s). On March 21, 2024 the Senate adopted “Special Order to Next Session, Without Objection”. The committee voted 4–1 to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2024-1112s). The committee's amendment (2024-1112s) was adopted on a voice vote on April 5, 2024, changing the text of the bill. On April 5, 2024 the Senate voted to pass it with changes, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee voted unanimously, 7–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On April 11, 2024 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on April 12, 2024 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 24, 2024, with 10 people signed in online: 2 in support and 8 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on May 1, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it, and the minority recommended that the House study it after the session ends, by a vote of 11–9. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On May 9, 2024 the House rejected a motion to kill it and bar the subject for the rest of the term on a division vote 175–187, on a motion by Rep. Joe Sweeney. On May 9, 2024 the House voted to pass it on a division vote 191–174. On May 9, 2024 the House failed “Reconsider OTP” on a division vote 162–197, on a motion by Rep. Marjorie Smith. The bill was enrolled on June 13, 2024 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 3, 2024, making it Chapter 160 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2025.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 6, 2024, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
  • April 24, 2024, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 206-208
  • May 1, 2024, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 206-208

Votes

  • April 5, 2024, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 17, nays 7, passed
  • April 11, 2024, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 9, 2024, House: Indefinitely Postpone — yeas 175, nays 187, failed
  • May 9, 2024, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 191, nays 174, passed
  • May 9, 2024, House: Reconsider OTP — yeas 162, nays 197, failed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2024: To Be Introduced 01/03/2024 and Referred to Judiciary
  • February 6, 2024: Hearing: 02/06/2024, Room 100, SH, 01:00 pm
  • March 21, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2024-1112s , 03/21/2024, Vote 4-1
  • March 21, 2024: Special Order to Next Session, Without Objection, MA; 03/21/2024
  • April 5, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2024-1112s , 04/05/2024, Vote 4-1
  • April 5, 2024: Committee Amendment #2024-1112s , AA, VV; 04/05/2024
  • April 5, 2024: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-1112s, RC 17Y-7N, MA; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 04/05/2024
  • April 11, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/11/2024, Vote 7-0; SC 14A
  • April 11, 2024: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/11/2024
  • April 12, 2024: Introduced 04/12/2024 and referred to Judiciary
  • April 24, 2024: Public Hearing: 04/24/2024 11:00 am LOB 206-208
  • May 1, 2024: Executive Session: 05/01/2024 10:00 am LOB 206-208
  • May 1, 2024: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass 05/01/2024 (Vote 11-9; RC)
  • May 2, 2024: Minority Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study
  • May 9, 2024: Indefinitely Postpone (Rep. Sweeney): MF DV 175-187 05/09/2024
  • May 9, 2024: Ought to Pass : MA DV 191-174 05/09/2024
  • May 9, 2024: Reconsider OTP (Rep. M. Smith): MF DV 162-197 05/09/2024
  • June 13, 2024: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/13/2024)
  • June 13, 2024: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/13/2024
  • July 3, 2024: Signed by the Governor on 07/03/2024; Chapter 0160; Effective 01/01/2025

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1525 (1996): relative to damages in suits brought by administrators of an estate.

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