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HB 2807 Oregon House · 2017 Regular Session

Relating to lawsuits; declaring an emergency.

Summary
Provides that affidavit submitted to court in support of petition for approval of settlement of personal injury claim of incapacitated person, minor or decedent is confidential. Limits award of noneconomic damages to $500,000 in civil actions seeking damages for wrongful death, and to $10 million in civil actions seeking damages arising out of bodily injury or property damage. Directs State Court Administrator to annually adjust limitation on noneconomic damages in civil actions seeking damages arising out of bodily injury or property damage based on changes in cost of living. Updates references for certain definitions. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Bill status in committee 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2017
Committee Review
Jul 2017
Senate Passage
Apr 2017
Governor
Introduced Feb 6, 2017 Last action Jul 8, 2017
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
15
Key actions
4
Committee
6
Jul 8, 2017
Legislature · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
legislature
Jun 29, 2017
Committee
Referred to Rules by order of the President.
legislature
Jun 29, 2017
Legislature · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng. and be referred to Rules. (Printed B-Eng.)
legislature
May 1, 2017
Committee
Referred to Judiciary.
legislature
Apr 27, 2017
Introduced
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
legislature
Apr 26, 2017
Legislature · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Stark. Passed.
legislature
Apr 21, 2017
Legislature · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
legislature
Feb 7, 2017
Committee
Referred to Judiciary.
legislature
Feb 6, 2017
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
legislature
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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