House Sponsors: BROSNAHAN-MCKEON-LYONS,JOSEPH-LANG. Short description: NURS HM-PUNITIVE DAMAGES Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Nursing Home Care Act. Provides that a court may award punitive damages in an action against a facility for wilful or wanton misconduct of or for abuse or neglect by the facility's agents or employees that results in the injury or death of a resident. Provides that actions in which a court may award punitive damages include actions brought under the Wrongful Death Act and under a provision concerning survival of actions in the Probate Act of 1975. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status