HB 1234 - Tort Claims Liability Caps

• Increases per-person liability cap to $1,300,000 for causes of action accruing on or after July 1, 2011 (previously $700,000).

• Increases per-occurrence aggregate liability cap to $22,000,000 for causes of action accruing on or after July 1, 2011 (previously $5,000,000).

• Applies to combined liability of all governmental entities and public employees acting within scope of employment.

• Effective July 1, 2011 with retroactive application.

• Maintains existing prohibition on punitive damages against governmental entities and employees.