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TX SB2806
Bill
Status
3/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Brent Hagenbuch
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AI Summary
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Prohibits recovery of noneconomic damages (pain and suffering, emotional distress, mental anguish) for motorists injured in collisions if they were uninsured, driving under the influence, operating an unregistered vehicle, or committing a felony at the time of the crash
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Bars wrongful death claims for noneconomic damages when the deceased motorist was uninsured at the time of the collision
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Creates exceptions allowing affected motorists to still recover noneconomic damages if the other driver was intoxicated or caused the collision intentionally, recklessly, or with gross negligence
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Requires three-fifths approval from both chambers of the Texas Legislature to take effect, as authorized under the Texas Constitution
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Applies only to causes of action accruing on or after September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to liability for noneconomic damages in connection with a collision with certain motorists.
Civil Remedies & Liabilities
Last Action
Referred to Business & Commerce
4/7/2025