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MN SF2834

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/25/2010

Primary Sponsor

Tom Saxhaug

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Origin

Senate

86th Legislature 2009-2010

AI Summary

  • Reduces state tort liability limits effective July 1, 2010 from $1,500,000 to $1,000,000 for multiple claims arising from a single occurrence for claims occurring on or after that date.

  • Reduces municipal tort liability limits effective July 1, 2010 from $1,500,000 to $1,000,000 for multiple claims arising from a single occurrence for claims occurring on or after that date.

  • Reduces individual claimant liability limits for both state and municipalities to $500,000 for death by wrongful act or omission and $500,000 for other claims for claims arising on or after July 1, 2009.

  • Prohibits state and local government entities from requiring contractors to provide liability insurance or other security in excess of the statutory liability limits stated in the statute.

  • Applies retroactively to claims arising from acts or omissions occurring on or after July 1, 2010.

Legislative Description

Tort claims liability limits for state and local governments restoration; municipality contracts maximum liability provision modification

Last Action

Senate: Introduction and first reading

2/25/2010

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/25/2010

Full Bill Text

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