Torts: medical malpractice; cap on noneconomic damages; revise. Amends sec. 1483 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.1483).

This bill updates Michigan's medical malpractice laws by raising the cap on noneconomic damages, such as pain and suffering, from $280,000 to $1,250,000 for most cases. It also increases the higher cap for severe injuries, like paralysis or death, from $500,000 to $2,500,000. The legislation ensures these limits automatically adjust each year based on the state's consumer price index to keep pace with inflation. Additionally, the bill clarifies that these damage limits do not apply if a defendant acted with gross negligence, intentionally falsified records, or recklessly disregarded patient rights.