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CT HB07126
Bill
Status
7/8/2019
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary Committee
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AI Summary
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Allows courts to award double or treble damages in civil actions for personal injury, wrongful death, or property damage resulting from specific traffic violations.
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Applies when the injured party specifically pleads that another party deliberately or with reckless disregard operated a motor vehicle in violation of sections 14-218a, 14-219, 14-222, 14-227a, 14-227m, 14-227n (subdivisions 1-2), 14-230, 14-234, 14-237, 14-239, 14-240a, or 14-296aa.
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Requires the traffic violation to be a substantial factor in causing the injury, death, or property damage.
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Exempts owners of rental or leased motor vehicles from liability for multiplied damages unless they personally operated the vehicle that caused the damages.
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Effective July 1, 2019, and applies to all civil actions pending on or filed on or after that date.
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning The Award Of Double Or Treble Damages To An Injured Party In A Civil Action Resulting From Certain Traffic Violations.
Last Action
Signed by the Governor
7/8/2019