BILL · 2005–06 SESSION

SB 6038: Medical malpractice rates

Regulating medical malpractice rate filings.

Summary

The OIC must notify the public of any rate filing by an insurer for a rate change affecting medical malpractice insurance. For rate changes of less than fifteen percent, a consumer or the OIC may provide notice, and hold a public hearing.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 6038), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor

AN ACT Relating to medical malpractice rates;

No recorded floor votes.

Feb 7, 2006Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
Jan 9, 2006By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Mar 2, 2005And refer to Ways & Means.
Mar 2, 2005Minority; without recommendation.
Mar 2, 2005Minority; do not pass.
Mar 2, 2005FHC - Majority; do pass.
Mar 2, 2005On motion, referred to Rules.
Feb 24, 2005First reading, referred to Financial Institutions, Housing & Consumer Protection.

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