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MO HB1274
Bill
Status
3/12/2015
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Austin
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 538.300, RSMo to modify which statutory provisions are excluded from medical malpractice actions (sections 538.205 to 538.230)
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Removes the exclusion of section 537.068 from medical malpractice cases, potentially allowing courts to modify jury verdicts in these actions
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Adds section 260.552 and sections 537.760 to 537.765 to the list of provisions that do not apply to medical malpractice tort actions
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Retains existing exclusions for section 537.117 and subsections 2 and 3 of section 408.040 in improper health care cases
Legislative Description
Allows a court to modify a jury's verdict in an action against a health care provider for medical malpractice
Last Action
Referred: Civil and Criminal Proceedings(H)
5/15/2015