OR SB487 | 2017 | Regular Session
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: Failed on July 7 2017 - 100% progression
Action: 2017-07-07 - In committee upon adjournment.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: Failed on July 7 2017 - 100% progression
Action: 2017-07-07 - In committee upon adjournment.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Restricts limitation on award of noneconomic damages to claims in actions for wrongful death. Directs State Court Administrator to annually adjust limit on noneconomic damages, beginning in 2018. Specifies method by which administrator must make adjustment. Corrects inaccurate reference for definition. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Title
Relating to damages in actions for wrongful death; declaring an emergency.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-07-07 | Senate | In committee upon adjournment. |
| 2017-02-28 | Senate | Public Hearing held. |
| 2017-01-17 | Senate | Referred to Judiciary. |
| 2017-01-09 | Senate | Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. |
Oregon State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2017R1/Measures/Overview/SB487 |
| Text | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2017R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB487/Introduced |
