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MN HF4274

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Backer

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th Legislature 2025-2026

AI Summary

  • Reduces the statute of limitations for medical malpractice claims from four years to two years from the date the cause of action accrued

  • Prohibits plaintiffs from collecting judgments against a health care provider's personal income or assets unless the provider acted willfully, maliciously, or with intentional fraud, or failed to maintain at least $1,000,000 in liability insurance

  • Caps noneconomic damages (pain, suffering, inconvenience) at $500,000 for medical malpractice claims

  • Limits economic damages for medical expenses to amounts actually paid by the plaintiff or their insurer, rather than billed amounts

  • Effective August 1, 2025, applying to actions commenced on or after that date

Legislative Description

Statute of limitations for medical malpractice decreased, collection of judgment against personal income or assets limited, and damages for medical malpractice claims limited.

Last Action

Author added Gander

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary Finance and Civil Law3/12/2026

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