HR 2851 · 103th Congress · Health

Medical Liability Improvement Act of 1993

Introduced 1993-08-03· Sponsored by Rep. Thomas, William M. [R-CA-21]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: See H.R.3600.(1994-08-02)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Medical Liability Improvement Act of 1993 - Sets forth provisions concerning, with respect to medical malpractice liability claims: (1) limitations on attorney's fees; (2) limitations on noneconomic damages; (3) the statute of limitations; (4) periodic payments for future losses; (5) mandatory offsets for damages paid by a collateral source; (6) certain obstetric services; (7) joint and several liability; and (8) preemption of inconsistent State law. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to require the reporting of certain medical malpractice payments.…

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