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DE SB208
Bill
Status
Passed
8/29/2024
Primary Sponsor
Spiros Mantzavinos
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AI Summary
- Removes the definition of "Association" related to joint underwriting associations from medical negligence statutes
- Repeals Subchapter III (§§ 6803-6814) and Subchapter V (§§ 6830-6841) of Chapter 68, Title 18 in their entirety
- Modifies expert medical testimony requirements by allowing a medical negligence review panel finding to substitute for expert testimony on deviation from standard of care and causation
- Maintains three circumstances creating rebuttable inference of negligence: foreign objects left in body after surgery, explosion or fire from treatment substances, and surgical procedures performed on wrong patient or body part
- Clarifies that Superior Court has exclusive jurisdiction over civil actions alleging health-care medical negligence and streamlines the process for convening medical negligence review panels
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Medical Negligence Insurance And Litigation.
Last Action
Signed by Governor
8/29/2024
Committee Referrals
Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce2/29/2024
Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology1/17/2024
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