1. (a) As used in this chapter, "noneconomic damages" means costs for the following:

   1. (1) Physical and emotional pain and suffering.
   2. (2) Physical impairment.
   3. (3) Emotional distress.
   4. (4) Mental anguish.
   5. (5) Loss of enjoyment.
   6. (6) Loss of companionship, services, and consortium.
   7. (7) Any other nonpecuniary loss proximately caused by a motor vehicle accident.

2. (b) The term does not include costs for the following:

   1. (1) Treatment and rehabilitation.
   2. (2) Medical expenses.
   3. (3) Loss of economic or educational potential.
   4. (4) Loss of productivity.
   5. (5) Absenteeism.
   6. (6) Support expenses.
   7. (7) Accidents or injury.
   8. (8) Any other pecuniary loss proximately caused by a motor vehicle accident.

As added by P.L.136-2015, SEC.5.