New MexicoMalpractice claims would exclude punitive and exemplary damage awards
If adopted, the bill would bar courts from awarding punitive or other exemplary damages in any malpractice claim.
What it does
Courts would not be able to award punitive or other exemplary damages in a malpractice claim.
Argument forHealth care providers could face less financial exposure because courts could not award punitive or other exemplary damages.
Argument againstPatients might lose a way to seek punishment-focused damages when they bring a malpractice claim.
More detail
The proposed section would bar courts from awarding punitive or other exemplary damages in malpractice claims. The bar would apply to any malpractice claim.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Mar 24action postponed indefinitelyLatest
- Jan 28Sent to Senate Committees' Committee & Senate Health and Public Affairs Committee & Senate Judiciary CommitteeIntroduced
Healthcare