2024 House Bill 6085

Torts: medical malpractice; cap on noneconomic damages; revise.

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 1483 (MCL 600.1483), as amended by 2012 PA 608.

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The bill amends the Revised Judicature Act to increase caps on noneconomic damages in medical malpractice cases, introduces exceptions for unlimited recovery, and mandates annual adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index.

Introduced in the House

Nov. 13, 2024

Introduced by Rep. Carrie Rheingans (D-47) and seven co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Reggie Miller (D-31), Phil Skaggs (D-80), Jimmie Wilson (D-32), Denise Mentzer (D-61), Sharon MacDonell (D-56), Joey Andrews (D-38) and Jason Morgan (D-23)

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary