HB 1256 (2010): restricting medical injury claims subject to pretrial screening panel review to claims exceeding $250,000.

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HB 1256 (2010)

restricting medical injury claims subject to pretrial screening panel review to claims exceeding $250,000.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2010 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 26, 2010. The committee met in executive session on February 16, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 10–5 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 10, 2010 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 26, 2010, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • February 16, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • March 10, 2010, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2010: Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Judiciary
  • January 26, 2010: Public Hearing: 1/26/2010 11:00 AM LOB 208
  • February 16, 2010: Executive Session: 2/16/2010 10:00 AM LOB 208 (Continued 2/18/2010 10:00 AM LOB 208 If Necessary)
  • February 18, 2010: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 10 (Vote 10-5; RC)
  • March 10, 2010: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

Laws It Would Change

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