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BILL · 2007–08 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5910

SB 5910: Medical malpractice action

Modifying the notice requirement of intent to file a medical malpractice claim.

Summary

  • Establishes procedures for providing the 90-day pre-suit notice that is required before instituting a medical malpractice action.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SSB 5910), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 119, Laws of 2007
  1. IntroducedFeb 6, 2007
  2. Out of committeeFeb 28, 2007
  3. Passed SenateMar 13, 2007
  4. Passed HouseApr 4, 2007
  5. GovernorApr 18, 2007
  6. LawApr 18, 2007
Prime sponsor
Dale Brandland (R-42)
Introduced
February 6, 2007 in the Senate
Last action
April 18, 2007
Session law
Chapter 119, Laws of 2007
Versions
SB 5910, SSB 5910

AN ACT Relating to prefiling notice of intent to commence a medical malpractice action;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Dale Brandland (R-42)

3 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Adam Kline D-37Brian Weinstein D-41Linda Evans Parlette R-12

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 13, 2007
Version voted on: SSB 5910
46 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat30002
Republican16001
How each member voted

Yea (46)

Excused (3)

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House · Final Passage

Passed April 4, 2007
Version voted on: SSB 5910
95 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat60003
Republican35000
How each member voted

Yea (95)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/22/2007. (SSB 5910)
  2. Chapter 119, 2007 Laws. (SSB 5910)
  3. Governor signed. (SSB 5910)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SSB 5910)
  5. Speaker signed. (SSB 5910)
  6. President signed. (SSB 5910)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 95; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3. (SSB 5910)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5910)
  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5910)
  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5910)
  11. JUDI - Majority; do pass. (SSB 5910)
  12. JUDI - Executive action taken by committee. (SSB 5910)
  13. First reading, referred to Judiciary. (SSB 5910)
  14. Third reading, passed; yeas, 46; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3. (SSB 5910)
  15. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5910)
  16. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 5910)
  17. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  18. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5910)
  19. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  20. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5910)
  21. JUD - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5910)
  22. JUD - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  23. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  24. First reading, referred to Judiciary.

SB 5910 in other sessions

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