HB 571 - Medical malpractice; procedures relating to actions
Sponsored By
- (1) Lindsey,Edward 54th
- (2) Willard,Wendell 49th
- (3) Smith,Vance 129th
- (4) Chambers,Jill 81st
- (5) Ralston,David 7th
- (6) Miller,Phyllis 106th
Committees
- HC:SCCJR
- SC:
Current Status
02/23/05 - House Second ReadersFirst Reader Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 9 of the O.C.G.A., relating to civil practice, so as to provide substantial new procedures relating to the determination of medical malpractice actions; to impose an obligation of presuit investigation on the parties and provide for certain discovery and practice and procedure in connection therewith; to authorize presuit investigation of claims by the courts; to provide for notices prior to filing of actions and discovery and practice and procedure in connection therewith, including an obligation of evaluation by the defendant; to authorize voluntary binding arbitration and provide for the effects of arbitration and refusal to arbitrate; to provide for other matters related to, incidental to, and arising out of the foregoing; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Status History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 02/22/2005 | House First Readers |
| 02/23/2005 | House Second Readers |