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MS SB2132
Bill
Status
Failed
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Bradford Blackmon
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AI Summary
- Expands recoverable damages in wrongful death actions to include expenses and damages incurred by the deceased prior to death, including personal injury damages during the deceased's lifetime
- Allows distribution of wrongful death damages regardless of whether the legal representative of the decedent's estate is a party to the lawsuit
- Maintains existing provisions for who may bring wrongful death actions (spouse, children, parents, siblings) and how damages are distributed among surviving family members
- Effective date of July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Wrongful death; amend provision related to.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary, Division A1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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