HB 2773 - DIGEST

Establishes a commission on noneconomic damages.

Requires the commission to develop a plan for implementing an advisory schedule of noneconomic damages in actions for injuries resulting from health care under chapter 7.70 RCW. The commission shall present the plan to the relevant policy committees of the legislature by October 31, 2005.

Declares that the commission's goal is to develop a plan that will increase the predictability and proportionality of settlements and awards for noneconomic damages in actions for injuries resulting from health care.