SENATE BILL 454

File Code: Tort Reform Prior Year Introduction As: HB 967/95 - JUD Crossfiled with: HOUSE BILL 779

Sponsored By:

Senator Colburn

Entitled:

Health Care Malpractice Claims - Attorneys' Fees

Synopsis:

Establishing a 180-day period after a health care provider files a response to a health care malpractice claim in which the provider may deliver to the claimant a statement accepting responsibility for the claim and specifying a certain amount that the health care provider is willing to pay; and prohibiting a health care provider from contesting liability if a claimant accepts a statement filed under the Act.

Legislative History

Senate Action

First Reading Judicial Proceedings

2/7

Hearing 2/29 at 1:00 p.m.

3/11

Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

House Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

ATTORNEYS -see also- LEGAL AID, STATE'S ATTORNEYS

CIVIL ACTIONS -see also- SMALL CLAIMS

FEES -see also- DEVELOPMENT FEES AND TAXES

HEALTH OCCUPATIONS

LIABILITY -see also- GOOD SAMARITAN

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE

PHYSICIANS AND MEDICAL PERSONNEL

Bill affects the following Statute:

Courts and Judicial Proceedings

( 3-2A-07A )

Documents:

Bill Text:

First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None available