HB 496 (2005): relative to limits on non-economic damages in medical injury actions.
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HB 496 (2005)
relative to limits on non-economic damages in medical injury actions.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2005-2006
- House committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on January 26, 2005 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 15, 2005. The committee voted 17–1 to recommend that the House kill it. On March 30, 2005 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Howard Dickinson (R - Carr 1) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. James Pilliod (R - Belk 5)
- Rep. James MacKay (D - Merr 11)
- Rep. Leo Pepino (R - Hills 11)
- Sen. John Gallus (R - SD1)
- Sen. Joseph Kenney (R - SD3)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 15, 2005, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
Votes
- March 30, 2005, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 26, 2005: Introduced and ref to Judiciary
- March 15, 2005: Hearing Mar 15 10:00 RM208,LOB
- March 21, 2005: Comm Report ITL for Mar 30 (vote 17-1;Reg)
- March 30, 2005: ITL MA VV
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- SB 462 (2004): relative to limits on non-economic damages in medical injury actions.