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TX SB1106

TX SB1106
Relating to the qualifications of experts in certain health care liability claims.


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Introduced
03/05/2021
In Committee
03/18/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/31/2021

Introduced Session

87th Legislature Regular Session

Bill Summary

Relating to the qualifications of experts in certain health care liability claims.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to expand the qualifications for expert witnesses in health care liability claims. Specifically, it allows chiropractors or physicians to serve as expert witnesses on the causal relationship between the alleged departure from the standard of care and the claimed injury, harm, or damages in health care liability claims against chiropractors. The changes apply only to actions commenced on or after the effective date of September 1, 2021.

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Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Left pending in committee (on 04/19/2021)

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