CT HB06622 | 2011 | General Assembly
Status
Spectrum: Committee Bill
Status: Introduced on March 18 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-03-21 - Public Hearing 03/25
Pending: Joint Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on March 18 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-03-21 - Public Hearing 03/25
Pending: Joint Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Summary
To: (1) Provide that a claimant in a medical malpractice action establish the negligence of a health care provider by clear and convincing evidence; and (2) provide that health care providers who render care in emergency departments of acute care hospitals and licensed medical professionals who render emergency care voluntarily and gratuitously be liable for acts or omissions constituting a reckless disregard for the consequences.
Title
An Act Concerning The Burden Of Proof In Medical Malpractice Cases And The Standard Of Care Related To Emergency Medical Care And Treatment.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-03-21 | Public Hearing 03/25 | |
| 2011-03-18 | Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary |
Connecticut State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | http://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB06622&which_year=2011 |
| Text | http://www.cga.ct.gov/2011/TOB/H/2011HB-06622-R00-HB.htm |
