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2003 SESSION
HB 2754 Limitation on recovery from public transportation operators.
Introduced by: Glenn M. Weatherholtz | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Limitation on recovery from public transportation operators. Limits damages in suits for personal injuries to, or death of, a person caused by a Virginia public transportation operator, that are not otherwise barred by the doctrine of immunity, to $2 million in cases. The bill defines "public transportation operator" as a political subdivision pursuant to § 15.2-2701 or any other entity, which also (i) provides transportation services to the general public on Virginia's roads; and (ii) is funded in whole or in part by public funds. The bill does not affect any defense of immunity applicable to a public transportation operator.
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HISTORY
- 01/17/03 House: Presented & ordered printed 036317984
- 01/17/03 House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/30/03 House: Assigned to C. J. sub-committee: 2
- 01/31/03 House: Tabled in Courts of Justice (21-Y 0-N)