2012 Senate Bill 1117

Revise medical malpractice details

Introduced in the Senate

May 3, 2012

Introduced by Sen. John Moolenaar (R-36)

To clarify that the state’s medical malpractice tort law provisions, including a $500,000 cap on "non-economic" damages ("pain and suffering" awards), apply to licensed health care professionals and facilities regardless of their business ownership structure.

Referred to the Committee on Insurance

Nov. 29, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Amendment offered

To establish that this law does not apply to HMOs.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 26 to 12 (details)

Received in the House

Nov. 29, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary