FULL FAIR NONECONOMIC DAMAGE House SponsorsRep. Tom Cross-Sidney H. Mathias 1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die New Act Creates the Full and Fair Noneconomic Damages Act. Provides that, in determining noneconomic damages, the fact finder may not consider: evidence of a defendant's alleged wrongdoing, misconduct, or guilt; evidence of the defendant's wealth or financial resources; or any other evidence that is offered for the purpose of punishing the defendant, rather than offered for a compensatory purpose. Provides for bifurcated trials before the same jury in cases involving punitive damages, if requested by any defendant. Outlines the procedure for the bifurcated trials. Provides for court review of noneconomic damage awards. Contains applicability provisions. Effective immediately. 2/26/2009HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Tom Cross 2/26/2009HouseFirst Reading 2/26/2009HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/3/2009HouseAssigned to Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee 3/4/2009HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sidney H. Mathias 3/13/2009HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die