COURT OF CLAIMS AWARD LIMITS
Summary
Provides that the amendatory Act may be referred to as the Commitment to Justice Act and includes legislative findings. Amends the Court of Claims Act. Removes the $100,000 limit on awards in tort cases. Provides that the changes apply to cases filed on or after July 1, 2015. Effective immediately.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2018
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 2, 2018
Last action Jan 8, 2019
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
11
Key actions
0
Committee
4
Jan 8, 2019
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Apr 13, 2018
House · Referred to committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Mar 7, 2018
House · Reported by committee
To Civil Procedure Subcommittee
Feb 12, 2018
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
Feb 2, 2018
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Al Riley
DDemocratic
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