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S.22: Medical Care Access Protection Act of 2006
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced May 3, 2006
- Latest Major Action May 8, 2006
- See the eight similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
19 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Medical Care Access Protection Act of 2006 or the MCAP Act - Sets forth provisions regulating lawsuits for health care liability claims related to the provision of health care services. Sets a statute of limitations of three years after the date of manifestation of injury or one year after the claimant discovers the injury, with certain exceptions. Requires a court to impose sanctions for the filing of frivolous lawsuits. Limits noneconomic...
(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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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 422.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
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Cloture motion on the motion to proceed presented in Senate.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate.
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Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
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Cloture on the motion to proceed not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 42. Record Vote Number: 115.
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| May 3, 2006 |
Introduced in the Senate by John Ensign (R-Nev.) |