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)