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Introduced
01/28/2019
01/28/2019
In Committee
02/05/2019
02/05/2019
Crossed Over
01/30/2019
01/30/2019
Passed
03/19/2019
03/19/2019
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/21/2019
03/21/2019
Introduced Session
2019 General Session
Bill Summary
Health Care Malpractice Act Sunset Extension
AI Summary
This bill extends the sunset date for the medical malpractice arbitration agreement provisions in Utah's Health Care Malpractice Act from July 1, 2019 to July 1, 2029. The bill also repeals several other provisions related to alternative dispute resolution, including the Alternative Dispute Resolution Act, on various dates between 2018 and 2026. This extension allows the medical malpractice arbitration agreement provisions to remain in effect for an additional 10 years, providing continued regulation of this aspect of the healthcare industry in Utah.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing (on 03/21/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://le.utah.gov/~2019/bills/static/SB0029.html |
| BillText | http://le.utah.gov/~2019/bills/sbillenr/SB0029.pdf |
| BillText | http://le.utah.gov/~2019/bills/sbillint/SB0029.pdf |
| Fiscal Note SB0029 | http://le.utah.gov/lfa/fnotes/2019/SB0029.fn.pdf |
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