SB 64 – Changes the evidentiary standard in medical malpractice cases to clear and convincing for noneconomic damages

• Sponsor: Dixon
• LR Number: 0422S.01I
• Committee: Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence
• Last Action: 2/4/2013 - Hearing Conducted S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
• Effective Date: August 28, 2013

Current Bill Summary

SB 64 - Currently, in medical malpractice cases plaintiffs are required to prove noneconomic damages by a preponderance of the evidence. This act changes the evidentiary standard for noneconomic damages in medical malpractice cases to clear and convincing.

JESSICA BAKER