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CT HB05982
Bill
Status
1/24/2013
Primary Sponsor
Michael Molgano
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AI Summary
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Amends Title 20 of the general statutes to require health care providers who are not licensed as physicians in Connecticut to obtain a certificate from the Department of Public Health before testifying as expert witnesses in medical malpractice actions.
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Applies to expert testimony in medical malpractice cases under section 52-184c of the general statutes.
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Aims to increase accountability for physicians licensed in other states who provide expert witness testimony in Connecticut medical malpractice cases.
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Referred to the Committee on Public Health during the January 2013 legislative session.
Legislative Description
An Act Requiring Certification For Certain Health Care Providers Who Provide Expert Testimony In Medical Malpractice Cases.
Last Action
Change of Reference, Senate to Committee on Judiciary
2/5/2013