HB1305 (2018 Regular Session)

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HB1305

Punitive damages; eliminates limitation of total amount that can be awarded in an action.

Status:
Killed

Chief Patron:
Greg Habeeb (R)

Session:
2018 Regular Session

Summary

As Introduced. Recovery of punitive damages.

Eliminates the limitation of the total amount of punitive damages that can be awarded in an action. Current law provides that the total amount awarded for punitive damages shall not exceed $350,000.

Bill History
01/10/2018 - House: Presented and ordered printed 18104100D
01/10/2018 - House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
01/18/2018 - House: Assigned Courts sub: Subcommittee #2
01/31/2018 - House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (8-Y 0-N)
02/15/2018 - House: Left in Courts of Justice

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