MA S1142

Bill

MA S1142

Relative to the tracking of medical malpractice cases

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
03/29/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to the tracking of medical malpractice cases. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill requires the administrator of the Massachusetts trial court to develop and implement a system to track and categorize any civil lawsuits alleging medical malpractice, error, or mistake against healthcare providers. Annually, by December 31st, the administrator must submit the number of such civil actions to the clerks of the Massachusetts House and Senate, as well as the Joint Committee on the Judiciary.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Bruce Tarr (R)*,

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2665 (on 02/07/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1142

(4 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1142
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1142.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1180	Relative to the collaborative agreement of a public health dental hygienist	Accompanied a study order, see H4975	Similar To
H1578	Relative to patient care access	Accompanied a study order, see H4844	Similar To
S2665	Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on the Judiciary to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to judiciary matters	Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules	Replaced by
S707	To enhance oral health through public health dental hygienists	Accompanied a study order, see S2693	Similar To

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