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S.197: Medical Care Access Protection Act of 2011
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Jan. 26, 2011
- Latest Major Action Jan. 26, 2011
- See the seven similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
8 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Medical Care Access Protection Act of 2011 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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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Jan. 26, 2011 |
Introduced in the Senate by John Ensign (R-Nev.) |