1997 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 64

File Code: Civil Actions and Procedures
Sponsored By:
Senator Hafer
Entitled:
Evidence - Medical Malpractice - Trauma Surgery

Synopsis:

Requiring a court in medical malpractice cases involving trauma surgery to admit into evidence proof by the defendant that the plaintiff was under the influence of alcohol or a controlled dangerous substance at the time of the surgery.

Legislative History

Senate Action
11/13
Pre-filed
1/8
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
1/15
Hearing 1/22 at 2:00 p.m.
3/19
Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
House Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -see also- DRUNK AND DRUGGED DRIVING
CONTROLLED DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES -see also- DRUGS
EVIDENCE
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
PATIENTS
TRIALS
Bill affects the following Statute:
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
( 10-918 )

Documents:

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