Punitive damages; hit and run drivers.

Passed on 4/8/26

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From the Legislature

Punitive damages; hit and run drivers. Provides that in any action for personal injury or death arising from conduct that constitutes a felony hit and run, punitive damages may be awarded to the plaintiff.

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

97 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

DD

Calendar

Feb 9

12:00 AM

House Courts of Justice: Civil Hearing

Feb 11

12:00 AM

House Courts of Justice Hearing

Mar 9

8:00 AM

Senate Courts of Justice Hearing