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S.1099: Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2011
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced May 26, 2011
- Latest Major Action May 26, 2011
- See the seven similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Help Efficient, Accessible, Low Cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2011 - Sets conditions for lawsuits arising from health care liability claims regarding health care goods or services or any medical product affecting interstate commerce. 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. Limits noneconomic damages to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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| May 26, 2011 |
Introduced in the Senate by Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) |