AZ SCR1045

Proposes constitutional amendments to limit damages in healthcare lawsuits and exemplary damages across civil actions.

Caps noneconomic damages at $500,000 per claimant in health care actions against providers or institutions, regardless of number of defendants or causes of action.

Limits total damages including exemplary damages to $750,000 per claimant in health care actions.

Restricts exemplary damages in all civil actions to the greater of two times economic damages plus up to $1 million, or $500,000.

Requires voter approval of these constitutional amendments at the next general election.