A.9232B / S.8485B would radically expand the categories of damages that a plaintiff may recover in a lawsuit for alleged wrongful death. An actuarial analysis of the proposed legislation estimates that, if enacted, the bill could increase liability premiums by $2.2 billion annually. Medical liability premiums, which for some practice areas are already higher in New York than anywhere else in the nation, are estimated to increase by 40-45% as a direct result of this legislation.
The bill is opposed by doctors and hospitals, local governments, and businesses of all sizes. The Governor has vetoed several versions of this legislation already, and her concerns are still not addressed in version B.
Please use the form to the right to contact the Governor, and ask them to oppose A.9232B / S.8485B
The bill is opposed by doctors and hospitals, local governments, and businesses of all sizes. The Governor has vetoed several versions of this legislation already, and her concerns are still not addressed in version B.
Please use the form to the right to contact the Governor, and ask them to oppose A.9232B / S.8485B