SF 1805

as introduced - 86th Legislature (2009 - 2010) Posted on 02/09/2010 02:23am

A bill for an act
relating to civil actions; allowing recovery for loss of society, affection, and
companionship of a child or a parent; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota
Statutes, chapter 549.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

new text begin [549.205] LOSS OF SOCIETY, AFFECTION, AND COMPANIONSHIP
OF A CHILD.
new text end

new text begin In any action for the recovery of damages for personal injury, the parents of an
injured minor child may recover for loss of society, affection, and companionship of the
child against any person who is legally responsible for causing the injury.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2009, and applies to
actions arising from incidents occurring on or after that date.
new text end

Sec. 2.

new text begin [549.206] LOSS OF SOCIETY, AFFECTION, AND COMPANIONSHIP
OF A PARENT.
new text end

new text begin In any action for the recovery of damages for personal injury, the minor child of an
injured parent may recover for loss of society, affection, and companionship of the injured
parent against any person who is legally responsible for causing the injury.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2009, and applies to
actions arising from incidents occurring on or after that date.
new text end