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House of Representatives
Session of 2013 - 2014 Regular Session

MEMORANDUM

Posted: January 9, 2013 01:08 PM
From: Representative Robert W. Godshall
To: All House members
Subject: Mcare Legislation - Former HB's 299 and 301
 
In the near future I plan to introduce former HB 299 and HB 301 from the 2011-2012 Session.
Following are co-sponsor memo's for both.



Document #1

Introduced as HB203

Description: Former HB 299, this legislation addresses Medical Malpractice Cap awards. The proposed legislation would amend the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (Mcare) Act by capping awards for pain and suffering at $250,000 in all medical malpractice claims not involving gross negligence or acts of reckless behavior.
 
Previous Co- sponsors: BOYD, CLYMER, CREIGHTON, CUTLER, EVERETT, GINGRICH, GROVE, KAUFFMAN, KNOWLES, OBERLANDER, REED, ROAE, ROCK, ROSS, SCHRODER, SWANGER, TALLMAN AND VULAKOVICH.
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Document #2

Introduced as HB204

Description:  Former HB 301, a Joint Resolution to the Pennsylvania Constitution which would amend the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, authorizing legislation to limit recovery of noneconomic and punitive damages in medical malpractice actions.

Previous Co-sponsors: BARRAR, BENNINGHOFF, BOYD, CHRISTIANA, CLYMER, COX, CREIGHTON, CUTLER, DeLUCA, EVERETT, FLECK, GABLER, GROVE, HAHN, HARHART, KAUFFMAN, KNOWLES, MUSTIO, O'NEILL, REED, REICHLEY, ROAE, ROCK, SAYLOR, SCHRODER, STERN, STEVENSON, TALLMAN AND VULAKOVICH
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