HB 145: Claims Against the Government
HB 145 status: Vetoed — Vetoed by Governor (updated Jun 30, 2026).
What this bill does
Overall score
Bill summary
OfficialClaims Against the Government; Increasing the statutory limits on the liability of the state and its agencies and subdivisions for tort claims; revising exceptions relating to instituting actions on tort claims against the state or one of its agencies or subdivisions; revising the period after which the failure of cert...
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct effect identified.
Risks
- No direct effect identified.
Economy
Benefits
- Increased potential compensation for tort victims.
- Potentially higher recovery for individuals harmed by state actions.
Risks
- Higher fiscal burden on state and local governments.
- Potential for increased insurance and litigation costs for public entities.
Society
Benefits
- Greater legal recourse for citizens against state negligence.
- Modernized procedural timelines for filing claims.
Risks
- Increased litigation volume may strain public resources.
- Statute of limitation adjustments could limit some claimants' window for justice.
How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Governor's veto signifies substantial concerns regarding fiscal sustainability or administrative impacts.
Analysis based solely on abstract; specific liability caps and statute of limitations changes are not provided.
Where it stands
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