Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that increases the non-economic damages cap in medical malpractice lawsuits to $500,000 by 2029 in Montana.

Highlights:

• Increases the non-economic damages cap in medical malpractice lawsuits to $500,000 by 2029 in Montana, and subsequently increased by the following amounts per year (Sec. 1):

• $350,000 effective January 1, 2026;

• $400,000 effective January 1, 2027;

• $450,000 effective January 1, 2028; and

• $500,000 effective January 1, 2029;

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 3).

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