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HSB 208
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedFebruary 11, 2021
- Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 15, 2021
- Done: House committeeMarch 2, 2021
- Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 746
- Next: Senate committee
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Became HF 746 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 746 What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary People who want to sue a veterinarian for mistakes or negligence must now do so within two years of discovering the injury. Under the current rules, these types of property damage claims could be filed for up to five years. This change sets a specific time limit for when a person can start a legal case against a licensed vet.1
Read the official explanation
This bill provides a statute of limitations for an action brought for professional negligence or malpractice against a person licensed to practice veterinary medicine. The bill provides that a person has two years after the date the claimant knew, should have known, or received notice of the injury for which damages are being sought to bring an action against a person licensed to practice veterinary medicine. Under current law, Code section 614.1(4) provides that injuries to property shall be brought within five years of the injury.
Changed since by amendment S-3141; see Amendments.
House subcommittee
Named February 15, 2021. On February 23, 2021 it recommended passage. Vote Total: 3-0.
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