SB383

In matters affecting government units, further providing for limitations on damages relating to actions against Commonwealth parties and for limitations on damages relating to actions against local parties.

Introduced·2/28/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania SB383 amends damages limits for actions against Commonwealth and local parties.

Pennsylvania SB383 amends Title 42 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to revise the limitations on damages in actions against Commonwealth and local parties. The bill sets a cap of $250,000 for damages in favor of any plaintiff and $500,000 in the aggregate, except in cases involving permanent dismemberment or death, where the cap is $1,000,000 in favor of any plaintiff and $2,000,000 in the aggregate.

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History

Feb 28, 2025

Senate

Referred to Judiciary