Provisions
I.16 of 1939 • Damages for injuries causing death.
APPROVED
The Text
The right of action now existing to recover damages for injuries resulting in death, shall never be abrogated; and the amount recoverable shall not be subject to any statutory limitation.
A Few Facts
• Joined the Constitution in 1939
• In Article I: Bill Of Rights
• Has 30 words
• Was proposed by the Constitutional Convention
• Went to NYS voters as proposed amendment 1 of 1938
• Changed the text of a previously existing provision
• Amends or builds on:
◦ 1895-I.18
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