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NE LB351
NE LB351Increase and eliminate limits on medical malpractice liability and change provisions relating to proof of financial responsibility and the Excess Liability Fund
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Introduced
01/12/2023
01/12/2023
In Committee
01/17/2023
01/17/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/18/2024
04/18/2024
Introduced Session
108th Legislature
Bill Summary
A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to the Nebraska Hospital-Medical Liability Act; to amend sections 44-2824, 44-2825, 44-2827, 44-2829, 44-2830, 44-2831, 44-2831.01, 44-2832, and 44-2833, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska; to increase and eliminate limits on medical malpractice liability; to change provisions relating to proof of financial responsibility and the Excess Liability Fund; to provide for applicability; to harmonize provisions; and to repeal the original sections.
AI Summary
This bill increases and eliminates limits on medical malpractice liability, changes provisions relating to proof of financial responsibility and the Excess Liability Fund, and provides for applicability of the changes. Specifically, it increases the per-occurrence coverage requirement for health care providers from $500,000 to $10 million, and increases the aggregate coverage requirement from $1 million to $20-$30 million. It also eliminates the current $2.25 million overall limit on recoverable damages, and instead allows unlimited recoveries from the Excess Liability Fund for catastrophic injuries or deaths after December 31, 2023. The bill also makes changes to the administration and operation of the Excess Liability Fund.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Indefinitely postponed (on 04/18/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=50139 |
| Fiscal Note for LB351 | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/108/PDF/FN/LB351_20230223-124137.pdf |
| Analysis - Statement of Intent | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/108/PDF/SI/LB351.pdf |
| BillText | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/108/PDF/Intro/LB351.pdf |
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