SB 88 – Establishes a two year statute of limitation for claims of malpractice or negligence against veterinarians

• Sponsor: Brown
• LR Number: 0367S.02T
• Committee: Government Reform
• Last Action: 6/30/2017 - Signed by Governor
• Journal Page: S1911
• Title: SCS SB 88
• Effective Date: August 28, 2017
• House Handler: McGaugh

Current Bill Summary

SCS/SB 88 - This act provides that malpractice actions against veterinarians or entities providing veterinary services for damages shall be brought within two years from the date of the occurrence of the act.

This act is identical to provisions in HCS/HCB 8 (2017), HCS/HB 159 (2017), SCS/HCS/HBs 339 & 714 (2017), and similar to HB 1945 (2010).

JESSI BAKER