SB 472 (Brodeur) increases the statutory limits on liability for tort claims against the state and its agencies and subdivisions (which include cities). The current statutory limits for claims are $200,000 per person and $300,000 per incident. The bill would increase the caps to $400,000 per person and $600,000 per incident. The bill requires caps to be adjusted annually on July 1 to reflect changes in the regional Consumer Price Index. The bill prohibits an insurance policy from conditioning the payout of a claim on the passage of a claims bill. (Cruz)