2004 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 1262

File Code: Health Occupations Crossfiled with: SENATE BILL 896
Sponsored By:
Delegate Shank
Entitled:
Physicians - Practice of Medicine - Expert Witness Testimony

Synopsis:

Altering the definition of the practice of medicine to include testifying as or offering an opinion as a medical expert witness regarding specified medical conduct in the course of a legal proceeding.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/13
First Reading Health and Government Operations
2/25
Hearing 3/18 at 1:00 p.m.
Senate Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
HEALTH -see also- MENTAL HEALTH
HEALTH OCCUPATIONS -see also- specific health occupations
PHYSICIANS -see also- DENTISTS; MED EXMNRS; PSYCH; etc
WITNESSES
Bill affects the following Statute:
Health Occupations
( 14-101 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered