HB195

Montana HB195 revises the noneconomic damage limitation in medical malpractice cases.

Montana HB195 revises the noneconomic damage limitation in medical malpractice cases. It sets a cap of $250,000 for noneconomic damages in such cases, with annual increases starting at $300,000 in 2026 and continuing to rise by 2% each year thereafter. The bill applies to both past and future noneconomic damages, including physical and mental pain, emotional distress, and loss of companionship. It also mandates that future damages not be discounted to present value and prohibits disclosing the damage limit to juries. The bill is effective upon passage.