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2014 Bill(s)

* HB 1173
Sponsor: Burlison, Eric
Status: S 3rd Read
Description: Reinstate limits on non-economic damage awards in medical malpractice law. The Supreme Court recently struck down a legislation that had limited non-economic damage awards in medical malpractice lawsuits on the basis it violated a common law right on lawsuits.
See: 
  • House roll call - HB 1173 (03/05/2014): 3rd reading of a bill to reinstate limits on pain and suffering awards in medical malpractice lawsuits.
  • The Fiscal Note(s)
  • Official legislative description and status

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