CT HB05430

Medical malpractice claims against the state, state hospitals, or state-employed healthcare providers arising on or after July 1, 2026 may be filed directly in Superior Court rather than through the Claims Commissioner, with the state waiving immunity from liability and suit in such actions.

Claims pending with the Claims Commissioner for more than 18 months allow claimants to file notice with the Attorney General, Governor, and Judiciary Committee, triggering a 90-day deadline for decision or automatic referral to a special deputy.

Claims filed more than three years prior to July 1, 2023 that remain undisposed must be referred to a special deputy for expedited proceedings with a 90-day decision deadline.

The definition of "owner" in recreational land liability statutes is amended to explicitly include the state alongside municipalities, political subdivisions, and special districts.

Suits against the state must be filed within one year of receiving authorization, with statutes of limitation tolled while claims are pending before the Claims Commissioner.