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- H.R.5690
H.R.5690: Meaningful End to Defensive Medicine & Aimless Lawsuits (MedMal) Act of 2010
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced July 1, 2010
- Latest Major Action July 1, 2010
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
30 (1 Democrat, 29 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Meaningful End to Defensive Medicine & Aimless Lawsuits (MedMal) Act of 2010 - Sets forth provisions regulating lawsuits for health care liability claims related to the provision of health care goods or services. Sets a statute of limitations of three years after the date of the manifestation of injury or one year after the claimant discovers the injury, with certain exceptions. Caps the amount of noneconomic damages at $350,000 if a claimant...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Judiciary
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Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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| July 1, 2010 |
Introduced in the House by Phil Gingrey (R-Ga.) |