Increases the limit for damages under the Maine Tort Claims Act for negligence involving school field trips.
This bill amends the Maine Tort Claims Act to raise the cap on damages for negligent acts or omissions by governmental entities during school field trips from $400,000 to $5,000,000. The new limit applies to claims arising from a single occurrence and affects educational or recreational field trips, excluding activities with inherent risks of physical injury.
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