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Expands wrongful death act to include damages for mental anguish, emotional pain and suffering, loss of society, and loss of companionship.

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

NJ A 1013 · A · 219

Stage: In committee
Sponsor: 1
Latest action: Jan 14, 2020

Where it stands

Introduced (Done)
Committee (Current step)
In committee · Jan 14, 2020
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Who is involved

Sponsors

The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.

Joann DowneyLead sponsor

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Where it goes next

While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money in New Jersey.

Who sits in the seats that vote on itA roster is not a certified tally, and a filing is not a place on the ballot.
Who funds the people decidingA receipt is not backing. A contribution does not establish a policy motive.
Who is paid to be heardNaming an institution is the filer's account, not a record of any meeting.

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