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2013 Bill(s)

* HB 112
Sponsor: Burlison, Eric
Status: S 3rd Read
Description: Effectively restore caps on non-economic awards in medical malpractice cases. Technically, it would repeal a common law right to sue a health care provider for damages or for failing to render care. The Supreme Court recently struck down a legislation that had limited non-economic damage awards in medical malpractice lawsuits based on common law. The House speaker is a co-sponsor.
See: 
  • House roll call - HB 112 (03/28/2013): 3rd reading of a bill to effectively reimpose limits on medical malpractice lawsuit awards.
  • The Fiscal Note(s)
  • Official legislative description and status

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