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Tort law ballot measures

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Voters have decided ontort law ballot measures across the U.S. As a state ballot measure topic, this includes measures regarding tort law, a branch of civil law that holds individuals or entities liable for wrongful acts or omissions that cause damages. The topic is grouped within thecriminal justice and law enforcement policy area.

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2026

  1. California Establish Personal Injury Lawyer Regulations Initiative (2026) - Potential
  2. California Right to Counsel of Choice Initiative (2026) - Potential

2014

  1. California Proposition 46, Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Cap and Drug Testing of Doctors Initiative (2014)Defeated

2006

  1. Arizona Proposition 102, Prohibit Persons in Violation of Federal Immigration Law from Receiving Punitive Damages in Civil Lawsuits Amendment (2006)Approved
  2. Washington Initiative 933, Property Damage Compensation from Government Regulation Measure (2006)Defeated

2005

  1. Washington Initiative 330, Limitation on Medical Malpractice Damages Measure (2005)Defeated
  2. Washington Initiative 336, Medical Malpractice Measure (2005)Defeated

2004

  1. California Proposition 64, Injury Required for Unfair Competition Lawsuits Initiative (2004)Approved
  2. Colorado Amendment 34, Damages for Property Improvements Initiative (2004)Defeated
  3. Florida Amendment 3, Compensation in Medical Liability Suits Initiative (2004)Approved
  4. Florida Amendment 7, Right to Review Records of Adverse Medical Incidents Initiative (2004)Approved
  5. Florida Amendment 8, Prohibiting Doctors Who Have Committed 3 Counts of Medical Malpractice From Practicing Medicine Initiative (2004)Approved
  6. Nevada Question 3, Healthcare Malpractice Damages Initiative (2004)Approved
  7. Nevada Question 4, Insurance Rate Reduction and Reform Initiative (2004)Defeated
  8. Nevada Question 5, Frivolous Litigation Penalties Initiative (2004)Defeated
  9. Oregon Measure 35, Healthcare Damages Limit Initiative (2004)Defeated
  10. Wyoming Healthcare Resolution, Question C (2004)Approved

2003

  1. Texas Proposition 12, Limit on Damages in Medical Lawsuits Amendment (September 2003)Approved

1996

  1. California Proposition 202, 15% Cap on Attorney Contingency Fees Initiative (March 1996)Defeated
  2. California Proposition 207, Attorney Fees and Frivolous Lawsuits Initiative (1996)Defeated

1994

  1. Arizona Proposition 103, Limits on Death or Injury Damages Initiative (1994)Defeated
  2. Arizona Proposition 301, Tort Lawsuit Rules and Limits Referendum (1994)Defeated
  3. Michigan Proposal C, Auto Insurance Coverage Referendum (1994)Defeated

1992

  1. Michigan Ballot Proposal D, Auto Insurance Rates and Lawsuits Initiative (1992)Defeated

1990

  1. Arizona Proposition 105, Automobile Accident Exemption from Right to Recovering Damages Initiative (1990)Defeated
  2. Georgia Amendment 1, State Liability and Lawsuits Measure (1990)Approved

1988

  1. Alaska Measure 2, Civil Liability and Proportional Fault in Lawsuits Initiative (1988)Approved
  2. California Proposition 106, Attorney Fee Limit for Tort Claims Initiative (1988)Defeated
  3. Florida Amendment 10, Non-Economic Damages Limit Initiative (1988)Defeated

1986

  1. California Proposition 51, Non-Economic Damages Assessed in Lawsuits Initiative (June 1986)Approved

1984

  1. Oklahoma State Question 571, Damages for Injuries Resulting in Death Amendment (1984)Defeated

1982

  1. Georgia Amendment 3, Sovereign Immunity Measure (1982)Approved

1980

  1. Arizona Proposition 105, Workmen's Compensation Right to Sue Amendment (1980)Approved
  2. Georgia Amendment 10, Default Judgment in Tort Actions Measure (1980)Approved

1974

  1. Montana Exceptions to Waiver Sovereign Immunity, C-2 (1974)Approved

1942

  1. Oklahoma State Question 304, Damages under Workmen's Compensation Amendment (1942)Defeated

1922

  1. Massachusetts Question 2, Voluntary Association Lawsuits and Member Liability Referendum (1922)Defeated
  2. Missouri Proposition 18, Liability and Compensation for Workplace Injury Initiative (1922)Defeated

1920

  1. Utah Question 4, Permit Compensation Limits for Injuries Resulting in Death Amendment (1920)Approved

1914

  1. Colorado Measure 11, Employees' Risk of Injury or Death Referendum (1914)Approved

1913

  1. Oregon Measure Nos. 308-309, Worker's Compensation Fund Referendum (1913)Approved

1912

  1. Arizona Measure Nos. 302-303, Mining Liens Referendum (1912)Approved
  2. Ohio Liens for Mechanics and Builders' Payments Amendment (September 1912)Approved
  3. Ohio Limits on Wrongful Death Damages Amendment (September 1912)Approved
  4. South Dakota Measure 3, Damages for Trespass of Animals Referendum (1912)Approved

1910

  1. Oregon Measure Nos. 330-331, Hazardous Employment Labor Laws Initiative (1910)Approved

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