HB 584 (2005): relative to evidence of admissions of liability in medical injury actions.

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HB 584 (2005)

relative to evidence of admissions of liability in medical injury actions.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 144

The Story

It was introduced on January 26, 2005 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 14, 2005. The majority recommended that the House pass it, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 8–7. On March 30, 2005 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 31, 2005 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 10, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 19, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 20, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on June 2, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 17, 2005, making it Chapter 144 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2006.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 14, 2005, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB (NOTE TIME CHANGE from 2:00)
  • May 10, 2005, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A

Votes

  • March 30, 2005, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 19, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 26, 2005: Introduced and ref to Judiciary
  • March 14, 2005: Hearing Mar 14 1:00 RM208,LOB (NOTE TIME CHANGE from 2:00)
  • March 21, 2005: Maj Report OTP for Mar 30 (vote 8-7;Reg)
  • March 21, 2005: Min Report ITL
  • March 30, 2005: Passed VV
  • March 31, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • May 10, 2005: Hearing; May 10, 2005, Room 105-A, SH, 1:30 p.m.; SC18
  • May 11, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/19/05]; SC20
  • May 19, 2005: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 20, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 1, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 2, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 17, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 6/17/2005 Eff: 1/1/2006 Chap: 0144

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