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H.R.2731: Emergency Care Liability Relief Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about emergency management
- Introduced May 26, 2005
- Latest Major Action May 26, 2005
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
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
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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May 26, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by John Shadegg (R-Ariz.) |