HOUSE BILL 1192

Sponsored By:

Delegates Frank and Morhaim

Entitled:

Health Care Malpractice - Expression of Regret or Apology - Inadmissibility

Synopsis:

Altering a specified evidentiary rule concerning an expression of regret or apology in specified civil actions and proceedings against health care providers.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

House Action

2/17

First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations

2/28

Re-referred Judiciary

3/1

Hearing 3/16 at 1:00 p.m.

3/15

Hearing cancelled

3/21

Unfavorable Report by Judiciary Withdrawn

Senate Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate William J. Frank, District 42

Delegate Dan K. Morhaim, District 11

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Civil Actions -see also- Small Claims

Evidence

Health Occupations -see also- specific health occupations

Liability -see also- Good Samaritan

Medical Malpractice

Physicians -see also- Dentists; Med Exmnrs; Psych; etc

Torts -see also- Libel and Slander; Med Malp; Wrongful Death

Victims -see also- Criminal Injuries Compensation

Bill affects the following Statute:

Courts and Judicial Proceedings

( 10-920 )

Documents

Bill Text: First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note: Available

Amendments: None offered

Committee Votes :

House

Judiciary