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MO HB108

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/18/2015

Primary Sponsor

John McCaherty

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds mental health professionals licensed under chapter 337 to the list of healthcare providers subject to Missouri's existing two-year statute of limitations for malpractice, negligence, error, or mistake claims

  • Claims must be filed within two years from the date the act of neglect occurred, with exceptions for foreign objects left in the body or failure to inform patients of medical test results (discovery rule applies)

  • Minors under 18 have until their 20th birthday to bring an action

  • An absolute 10-year statute of repose applies from the date of the negligent act, or two years from a minor's 18th birthday, whichever is later

Legislative Description

Establishes a two-year statute of limitations for actions against a mental health professional for malpractice, negligence, error, or mistake

Last Action

Placed on Informal Calendar

4/27/2015

Committee Referrals

Select Committee on Rules2/26/2015
Civil and Criminal Proceedings1/20/2015

Full Bill Text

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