MS SB2780

Establishes a lien in favor of qualifying hospitals and physician practices providing uncompensated traumatic burn care against any causes of action or judgments arising from the injuries that necessitated treatment.

Requires lien holders to provide written notice to the patient and liable parties at least 15 days before filing a verified statement with the chancery court clerk, with filing deadlines of 75 days for hospitals and 90 days for practices.

Limits lien recovery to no more than 50% of the claimant's balance and requires lien holders to release claimants upon payment; allows claimants or assignees to enforce liens through court action within one year of liability determination.

Excludes from the lien's application any cases where medical costs were paid by Medicare/Medicaid and any monies due under workers' compensation law; does not affect settlements or releases made before hospital admission.

Automatically repeals on July 1, 2016, with the act taking effect July 1, 2013; provides that giving false affidavits under the act constitutes perjury.