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S.607: HEALTH Act of 2003
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced March 12, 2003
- Latest Major Action March 13, 2003
- See the nine similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Help Efficient, Accessible, Low Cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2003 - Makes changes to the health care liability system, including compensation for injured patients and other issues arising out of health care law suits.Requires a suit to be brought within three years of the date of the manifestation of injury or one year after the claimant discovers or should have discovered the injury, whichever occurs first. Specifies exceptions,...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
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Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 33.
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| March 12, 2003 |
Introduced in the Senate by John Ensign (R-Nev.) |