Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act of 1993
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Just introduced
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 16, 1993)
Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act of 1993 - Makes this Act applicable, with exceptions, to: (1) any medical malpractice liability claim and action brought in State or Federal court; and (2) claims accruing or actions brought after three years after enactment of this Act. Specifies that nothing in this Act shall be construed to establish jurisdiction in U.S. district courts over medical malpractice liability actions on Federal question grounds.
Prohibits a medical malpractice liability claim from being brought more than two years after the date the alleged injury should reasonably have been discovered, but in no event after four years after the alleged injury occurred, with an exception for minors.
Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) attorney's fees (including limitations on contingency fees); (2) calculation and payment of damages (including limitations on noneconomic damages, periodic payments for future losses, and mandatory offsets for damages paid by a collateral source); (3) notice requirements; (4) injunctive relief; and (5) preemption.
Permits State professional societies to participate in disciplinary activities.
What just happenedAug 2, 1994
See H.R.3600.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJun 16, 1993
- Aug 2, 1994CommitteeH19100
See H.R.3600.
Judiciary Committee - Jul 16, 1993CommitteeH11000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Health and Environment Subcommittee - Jul 16, 1993CommitteeH11000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Competitiveness.
Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Competitiveness Subcommittee - Jun 21, 1993CommitteeH11000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law.
Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust Subcommittee - Jun 16, 1993IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jun 16, 1993IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jun 16, 1993IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jun 16, 1993IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House