Signed by Governor Kim Reynolds

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes a $1 million cap on noneconomic damages in medical malpractice lawsuits.

Highlights:

• Specifies that “noneconmic damages” does not include the loss of dependent care, including the loss of child care, due to the death of or severe injury to a spouse or parent who is the primary caregiver of a child under the age of 18 or disabled adult (Div. I, Sec. 2).

• Establishes a $1 million cap on noneconomic damages in medical malpractice lawsuits and a $2 million cap if the civil action includes a hospital (Div. I, Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes a $1 million cap on noneconomic damages in medical malpractice lawsuits.

Highlights:

• Specifies that “noneconmic damages” does not include the loss of dependent care, including the loss of child care, due to the death of or severe injury to a spouse or parent who is the primary caregiver of a child under the age of 18 or disabled adult (Div. I, Sec. 2).

• Establishes a $1 million cap on noneconomic damages in medical malpractice lawsuits and a $2 million cap if the civil action includes a hospital (Div. I, Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text