Proyectos de ley › 91.ª Asamblea General
Relating to statute of limitations for dental malpractice claims and including applicability provisions
Presentado por Rep. Austin Harris (R)
Dónde está ahora
- Hecho: Presentado21 de enero de 2026
- Se detuvo: SubcomitéMurió al terminar la Asamblea General
- Sigue: Comité de la CámaraEmbudo: antes del 20 de febrero de 2026
- Sigue: Lo aprueba la Cámara
- Sigue: Comité del SenadoEmbudo: antes del 20 de marzo de 2026
- Sigue: Lo aprueba el Senado
- Sigue: A gobernador(a)
- Sigue: Firmado como ley
Murió al terminar la sesión La sesión de 2026 terminó el 3 de mayo de 2026, la última sesión ordinaria de la Asamblea General. Los proyectos que no pasaron por ambas cámaras murieron. ¿Qué es el embudo (funnel)?
Qué contiene
Resumen con IA People who want to sue a dentist or dental worker for an injury or death would have more time to file a legal claim. Instead of the current two-year limit, the new rule would allow five years from the time someone discovers the problem. This change applies to dental care issues that happen on or after July 1, 2026. (Todavía no está traducido al español.)1
Lea la explicación oficial (en inglés)
This bill relates to statute of limitations for dental malpractice claims.1 provides certain time periods civil actions may be brought by a claimant. Under current law, a claimant may pursue a malpractice claim for injury or death arising out of patient care within two years after the date the claimant knew or should have known, or received notice of the injury or death, whichever date occurs first. The bill specifies that a civil action brought by a claimant against any dentist, dental surgeon, registered dental hygienist, or registered dental assistant for injury or death arising out of patient dental care may be brought by the claimant within five years after the date the claimant knew or should have known, or received notice of the injury or death, whichever date occurs first. The bill applies to causes of action that arise on or after July 1, 2026.