HR 352 · 104th Congress · Health

Medical Malpractice Fairness Act

Introduced 1995-01-04· Sponsored by Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.(1995-01-04)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Uniform Standards For Malpractice Claims Title II: Requirements For State Alternative Dispute Resolution Systems (ADR) Title III: Definitions Medical Malpractice Fairness Act - Title I: Uniform Standards for Malpractice Claims - Prohibits a health care malpractice action from being brought in any: (1) State court unless the claim that is the subject of the action has been initially resolved under an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) system certified by the Secretary of Health and Human Services (or, in the case of a State in which such a system is not in effect, under the alternative Federal system established under this Act); and (2) Federal court based on diversity of citizenship unless the claim has been initially resolved under the system that applied in the State whose law applies. Directs the Attorney General to establish an ADR process for the resolution of tort claims consisting of such claims brought against the United States. Prohibits an action based on such a claim from being brought in any Federal court unless the claim has been initially resolved under such process. (Sec. 103) Sets forth procedures for filing actions. (Sec. 104) Limits t…

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