Tort reform and the ability to buy insurance from other states were two of at LEAST a dozen things Republicans wanted and fought for since this monstrosity was introduced, not passed, introduced. And they were both shot down repeatedly from “Dead on arrival”, “non-starter” Reid and “you can’t be serious” Pelosi.
Republicans were completely shut out of the discussion.
Texas passed tort reform several years ago. Limits are set on how much money you can be awarded and if you lose the case, you have to pay for the whole trial yourself.