H.B. No. 0115

Loss of chance doctrine abrogated.

Sponsored By: Joint Labor, Health and Social Services Interim Committee

AN ACT relating to civil actions; abrogating the common law doctrine of "loss of chance" as specified; providing legislative findings; specifying applicability; and providing for an effective date.

1/6/2005 Bill Number Assigned

1/11/2005 H Received for Introduction

1/14/2005 H Introduced and Referred to H10; No Report Prior to CoW Cutoff

3/2/2005 H Motion to Do Pass Failed

ROLL CALL

Ayes: Representative(s) Brechtel, Harvey, Iekel and Osborn

Nays: Representative(s) Barnard, Hastert, Martin and Morgan

Excused: Representative(s) Jackson

Ayes 4 Nays 4 Excused 1 Absent 0 Conflicts 0

3/2/2005 H Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to HR 4-3(b)