SENATE BILL 508

File Code: Courts and Court Personnel - Statewide

Sponsored By:

Senator Zirkin

Entitled:

Circuit Courts - Medical Liability Division

Synopsis:

Stating the intent of the General Assembly that medical liability matters be treated efficiently, equitably, and effectively, that a medical liability division be established in the circuit courts, and that medical liability division judges have special experience or training; authorizing the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals to establish a medical liability division in each circuit court where the creation of a division is feasible; etc.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Senate Action

2/2

First Reading Judicial Proceedings

2/7

Hearing 3/1 at 1:00 p.m.

3/29

Withdrawn

House Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Circuit Courts

Court of Appeals

Courts -see also- Circuit; Appeals; District; Orphans'; etc.

Judges

Medical Malpractice

Reports

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available

Amendments: None offered