A01182Introduced in the Assembly
Provides that the court shall not reduce jury awards as excessive in employment discrimination actions unless the court finds exceptional circumstances which compel the conclusion that the jury was influenced by partiality, prejudice, mistake or corruption or that remittitur or additur is necessary to avoid a complete miscarriage of justice.
Introduced by Rebecca Seawright, District 76
What does this bill do?
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Provides that the court shall not reduce jury awards as excessive in employment discrimination actions unless the court finds exceptional circumstances which compel the conclusion that the jury was influenced by partiality, prejudice, mistake or corruption or that remittitur or additur is necessary to avoid a complete miscarriage of justice.
Where it stands
print number 1182a
May 11, 2026
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Bill history
referred to judiciary
referred to judiciary
amend and recommit to judiciary
print number 1182a
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