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AZ HB2411

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/25/2010

Primary Sponsor

David Gowan

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Origin

House of Representatives

Forty-ninth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2010)

AI Summary

  • Requires clear and convincing evidence that a person acted with actual malice before they can be held liable for punitive or exemplary damages.

  • Mandates that if punitive or exemplary damages are awarded, the amount must be proportionate to the actual damages awarded in the case.

  • Amends Arizona Revised Statutes Title 12, Chapter 5, Article 1 by adding section 12-512.

Legislative Description

Punitive damages; evidence; proportionality

Last Action

Referred to House JUD Committee

1/26/2010

Full Bill Text

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