SJR 25 – Grants the General Assembly the power to limit by statute jury awards of noneconomic damages

• Sponsor: Lager
• LR Number: 4582S.01I
• Committee: Small Business, Insurance and Industry
• Last Action: 5/16/2014 - S Informal Calendar S Bills for Perfection--SJR 25-Lager, with SS, SA 2 & SA 1 to SA 2 (pending)
• Effective Date: Upon voter approval

Current Bill Summary

SS/SJR 25 - This constitutional amendment, if approved by the voters, would allow the General Assembly to limit by statute jury awards of noneconomic damages.

This amendment is substantially similar to SJR 1 (2013).

JESSICA BAKER