HB 2129 Oregon House · 2017 Regular Session

Relating to damages in actions for wrongful death; declaring an emergency.

Summary

Restricts limitation on award of noneconomic damages to claims in actions for wrongful death. Directs State Court Administrator to annually adjust limit on noneconomic damages, beginning in 2018. Specifies method by which administrator must make adjustment. Corrects inaccurate reference for definition. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2017

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Governor

Introduced Jan 9, 2017 Last action Jul 7, 2017

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Jul 7, 2017

Legislature · Passed

In committee upon adjournment.

legislature

Jan 18, 2017

Committee

Referred to Judiciary.

legislature

Jan 9, 2017

Introduced

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

legislature

1 primary · 4 co-sponsors