S. 23 · 109th Congress

Malpractice Liability Reform bill

Stage: Did not pass
Sponsor: Rick Santorum
Introduced: 2006-05-03
Latest action: 2006-05-08 · Cloture on the motion to proceed not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 44. Record Vote Number: 116.

Subjects

Health

Law

Women's health

Commerce

Federal preemption

Government Operations and Politics

Labor and Employment

Women

Disabled

Finance and Financial Sector

Health insurance

Liability (Law)

Medical malpractice

State laws

Medical supplies

Alternative dispute resolution

Product safety

Negligence

Obstetrics

Damages

Legal fees

Punitive damages

State courts

Limitation of actions

Indemnity

Conflict of interests

Workers' compensation

Disability insurance

Legal ethics

Frivolous lawsuits

Gynecology

Civil procedure

Expert witnesses

Wrongful death