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- H.R.4993
H.R.4993: Emergency Care Liability Relief Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about emergency management
- Introduced July 22, 2004
- Latest Major Action July 22, 2004
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Emergency Care Liability Relief Act - Limits noneconomic and punitive damages for injuries arising from the provision of uncompensated care by emergency care providers. Authorizes the award of attorney's fees and costs in actions in which a party's liability or such damages are contested. Requires liability for such awards to be allocated to the nonprevailing party personally, the attorney or law firm representing such party if representation...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| July 22, 2004 |
Introduced in the House by John Shadegg (R-Ariz.) |