1996 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 138

CHAPTER NUMBER: 111 File Code: Tort Reform
Sponsored By:
Senator Baker
Entitled:
Tort Reform - Reporting Requirements

Synopsis:

Extending the termination date of an uncodified provision of law that requires insurers providing professional liability insurance to health care providers in the State to submit specified information to the Insurance Commissioner and requires the Insurance Commissioner to report to the Legislative Policy Committee each year on the impact of certain tort reform measures on the availability and affordability of health care malpractice and other liability insurance in the State.

Legislative History

Senate Action
1/12
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
1/17
Hearing 1/25 at 1:00 p.m.
2/26
Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
2/27
Favorable
Special Order 2/28 (Baker) Adopted
2/28
Favorable Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed
3/1
Third Reading Passed (47-0)
4/2
Returned Passed
4/30
Signed by the Governor Chapter 111
House Action
3/4
First Reading Judiciary
3/13
Hearing 3/27 at 1:00 p.m.
4/2
Favorable Report by Judiciary
3/27
Favorable Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed
3/28
Third Reading Passed (136-2)
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
HEALTH OCCUPATIONS
HEALTH PLANNING AND COST REVIEW
INSURANCE ADMINISTRATION
INSURANCE-GENERAL
LIABILITY -see also- GOOD SAMARITAN
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
REPORTS -see also- RECORDS
SUNSET
TORTS

Documents:

Bill Text:
First Reading (PDF), Third Reading (PDF), Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None available