The bill amends section 32-42-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, which pertains to liability limits for health care malpractice actions or claims. It increases the cap on noneconomic damages that can be awarded to claimants or their families from five hundred thousand dollars to one million dollars. This limit applies regardless of the number of health care providers or defendants involved in the case or the number of claims related to the injury. Additionally, the bill stipulates that in cases heard by a jury, the jury will not be informed of this damages limitation. If a jury awards damages that exceed the established limit, the court is required to reduce the award accordingly to ensure compliance with the new cap.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 32-42-02
Adopted by the House Judiciary Committee: 32-42-02
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 32-42-02