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PA SR27
Resolution
Status
6/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Rosemary Brown
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AI Summary
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Legislative Budget and Finance Committee directed to study the feasibility and overall positive and negative impacts of establishing a no-fault catastrophic loss fund for birth-related neurological injury claims in Pennsylvania
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Study must examine medical malpractice insurance premium costs in other states that have implemented similar no-fault catastrophic loss funds for birth injury claims
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Committee required to coordinate with hospitals, health care providers, attorney organizations, affected patients or guardians, and health care safety advocates during the study
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Report of findings must be submitted to the Senate within one year of the resolution's adoption
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Resolution cites critical shortage of obstetric physicians in rural and urban areas, high malpractice insurance costs, and the substantial lifetime care expenses associated with birth-related neurological injuries
Legislative Description
Directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study as to the feasibility of establishing a no-fault catastrophic loss fund to provide payment for claims brought as the result of birth-related neurological injuries in Pennsylvania.
Last Action
Adopted (49-0)
6/4/2025