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CO SB023

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/19/2013

Primary Sponsor

Bill Cadman

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the maximum recoverable damages for injury to one person under the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act from $150,000 to $350,000 per single occurrence
  • Increases the maximum total damages for injury to two or more persons from $600,000 to $990,000 per single occurrence, with individual caps remaining at $350,000 per person
  • Requires the Secretary of State to adjust the damage amounts every four years based on the Consumer Price Index for Denver-Boulder-Greeley, with adjustments rounded upward to the nearest $1,000
  • Takes effect July 1, 2013, and applies only to injuries occurring on or after that date
  • Includes a safety clause declaring the act necessary for immediate preservation of public peace, health, and safety

Legislative Description

Increase Damages Caps Under CGIA

Last Action

Governor Action - Signed

4/19/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/9/2013

Full Bill Text

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