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S.44: MCAP Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Jan. 22, 2013
- Latest Major Action Jan. 22, 2013
- See the nine similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Medical Care Access Protection Act of 2013 or MCAP Act - Prescribes requirements for 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 damages to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jan. 22, 2013 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| Jan. 22, 2013 |
Introduced in the Senate by Rob Portman (R-Ohio) |