Medical Malpractice Liability Reform Act of 1993

Summary

Medical Malpractice Liability Reform Act of 1993 - Requires any medical malpractice liability claim to be brought within two years following the time when the alleged injury should have reasonably been discovered, but in no event may the action be brought later than four years after the alleged injury occurred. Prohibits any medical malpractice liability action from being brought in any State court unless there has been an initial resolution under an alternative dispute resolution system. Requires a pre-trial settlement conference, before the trial of any medical malpractice liability action, where each party must present a settlement offer. Sets limits on damages and attorney's fees. Provides a defendant charged with negligence a complete defense if the appropriate practice guideline was followed. Amends title XI (General Provisions) of the Social Security Act to set aside funds for practice guidelines. Sets forth requirements for alternative dispute resolution systems.

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Timeline

1. 1 April 1993

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 1 April 1993

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 1 April 1993

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 8 April 1993

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

   Source: Committee

5. 4 May 1993

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Competitiveness.

   Source: Committee

6. 2 August 1994

   Committee

   See H.R.3600.

   Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 1 April 1993 · Download file

Documents

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  Introduced in House · EN · 1 April 1993

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Sponsors

• Rep. Johnson, Nancy L. [R-CT-5] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Archer, Bill [R-TX-7] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Gingrich, Newt [R-GA-6] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Sundquist, Don [R-TN-7] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Schaefer, Dan [R-CO-6] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Vucanovich, Barbara F. [R-NV-2] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Gillmor, Paul E. [R-OH-5] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Parker, Mike [R-MS-4] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Hancock, Mel [R-MO-7] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Zeliff, William H., Jr. [R-NH-1] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Barcia, James A. [D-MI-5] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Gallo, Dean A. [R-NJ-11] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Machtley, Ronald K. [R-RI-1] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Roukema, Marge [R-NJ-5] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Clinger, William F., Jr. [R-PA-5] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Zimmer, Dick [R-NJ-12] · R · Cosponsor
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