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Title: Expands Recoverable Damages to Include Emotional and Pecuniary Costs

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that expands recoverable damages to include funeral costs and "loss of love".

Highlights:

 

  • Extends the time limit for close family members to begin recovering wrongful death damages to 3 years and 6 months (Sec. 1).

  • Authorizes close family members to seek wrongful death compensation for (Sec. 2):

    • Grief or anguish caused by the decedent’s death and any associated disorders;

    • Loss of love, protection, or companionship resulting from the decedent’s death;

    • Pecuniary injuries; and

    • Loss of guidance, advice, or education resulting from the decedent’s death.

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Title: Expands Recoverable Damages to Include Emotional and Pecuniary Costs

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that expands recoverable damages to include funeral costs and "loss of love".

Highlights:

 

  • Extends the time limit for close family members to begin recovering wrongful death damages to 3 years and 6 months (Sec. 1).

  • Authorizes close family members to seek wrongful death compensation for (Sec. 2):

    • Grief or anguish caused by the decedent’s death and any associated disorders;

    • Loss of love, protection, or companionship resulting from the decedent’s death;

    • Pecuniary injuries; and

    • Loss of guidance, advice, or education resulting from the decedent’s death.

Full Bill Text

Title: Expands Recoverable Damages to Include Emotional and Pecuniary Costs

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