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Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 24, 2023
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 23, 2023
- Done: Senate committeeJanuary 26, 2023
- Skipped: Passes the SenateContinued as SF 148
- Next: House committee
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
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What’s in it
This bill relates to noneconomic damage awards against health care providers. The bill provides that damages for loss of dependent care due to death of or severe injury to a spouse or parent who is the primary caregiver are considered economic S.F. _____ damages. The bill limits the amount of noneconomic damages that a jury can award a plaintiff if there is a substantial or permanent loss or impairment of a bodily function, substantial disfigurement, or death to $1 million. The bill does not amend the current exception to the cap for cases in which the defendant’s actions constitute actual malice.
Changed since by amendments S-3015, H-1017, H-1015, H-1014, H-1013; see Amendments.
Senate subcommittee
Named January 23, 2023. On January 25, 2023 it recommended amendment and passage. [].
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Fiscal note
House File 161 may reduce future settlements paid by the State Appeal Board from the General Fund and by the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. However, the extent of this decrease cannot be estimated. Any fiscal impact to the Judicial Branch cannot be estimated. The fiscal impact to the HHS for the Medical Error Task Force is unknown.
- Final Fiscal Note — Medical Malpractice, Noneconomic Damages · May 12, 2023
- Medical Malpractice, Noneconomic Damages · February 7, 2023
- Medical Malpractice, Noneconomic Damages · February 7, 2023
Iowa Code it changes
Amends§147.136A
Lobbying
33 for · 4 against · 21 undecided · Who →
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