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H.R. 5830 (101st)

Physician Liability Protection Act of 1990

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Introduced

15 October 1990

Last action

30 October 1990 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

Sponsors

Rep. Johnson, Nancy L. [R-CT-6], FRED UPTON, Rep. Gunderson, Steve [R-WI-3], Rep. Ritter, Don [R-PA-15], Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-25], Rep. Clinger, William F., Jr. [R-PA-23]

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

3 June 2026

Healthcare

Summary

Physician Liability Protection Act of 1990 - Amends part B (Peer Review) of title XI of the Social Security Act to provide immunity from malpractice liability to physicians who follow the practice guidelines developed by the Administrator for Health Care Policy and Research.

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Timeline

  1. 15 October 1990

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 15 October 1990

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 15 October 1990

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 23 October 1990

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

  5. 30 October 1990

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

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Introduced in House (text)

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