On Jul. 10, NH LEG reported bill to increase cap on damages enacted.
NH LEG passed Bill SB 462 to amend NH Revised Statutes AnnotatedNH LEG LVI-556-556:12, to raise the cap on damages for wrongful death loss of consortium claims.
Damages for wrongful death loss of consortium claims raised to 300k per claimant.
Amended probate courts and decedents' estates law; provided in no event shall damages awarded under this paragraph exceed $500k, which increased from $150k.
Legislative History
On Dec. 12, 2023, bill introduced in Senate; on Apr. 11, 2024, bill passed in Senate.
On Apr. 12, 2024, bill delivered to House; on May 9, 2024, bill was passed in House.
On Jul. 3, 2024, bill was signed by the governor, and became Chapter 160.
Effectiveness
Act becomes effective on Jan. 1, 2025.
Regulators
NH LEG
Entity Types
Bank; Corp
Reference
PR, 7/10/2024; Ch. 0160, Bill SB462, 7/3/2024; Citation: NH LEG LVI-556-556:12;
