Medical Malpractice Liability Reform Act of 1993
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Just introduced
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 1, 1993)
Medical Malpractice Liability Reform Act of 1993 - Requires any medical malpractice liability claim to be brought within two years following the time when the alleged injury should have reasonably been discovered, but in no event may the action be brought later than four years after the alleged injury occurred.
Prohibits any medical malpractice liability action from being brought in any State court unless there has been an initial resolution under an alternative dispute resolution system. Requires a pre-trial settlement conference, before the trial of any medical malpractice liability action, where each party must present a settlement offer.
Sets limits on damages and attorney's fees.
Provides a defendant charged with negligence a complete defense if the appropriate practice guideline was followed.
Amends title XI (General Provisions) of the Social Security Act to set aside funds for practice guidelines.
Sets forth requirements for alternative dispute resolution systems.
What just happenedAug 2, 1994
See H.R.3600.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseApr 1, 1993
- Aug 2, 1994CommitteeH19100
See H.R.3600.
Judiciary Committee - May 4, 1993CommitteeH11000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Health and Environment Subcommittee - May 4, 1993CommitteeH11000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Competitiveness.
Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Competitiveness Subcommittee - Apr 8, 1993CommitteeH11000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law.
Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust Subcommittee - Apr 8, 1993CommitteeH11000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Apr 1, 1993IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Ways and Means Committee - Apr 1, 1993IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Apr 1, 1993IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Apr 1, 1993IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Apr 1, 1993IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House