Key Votes
SA 1505 - Medical Malpractice Limits Amendment - Key Vote
Tennessee Key Votes
Roy Herron voted Nay (Passage) on this legislation.
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Legislation - Bill Failed (Senate) (13-16) - May 17, 2006 (Key vote)
Title: Medical Malpractice Limits Amendment
Vote to adopt an amendment that limits the amount of money a plaintiff can be awarded in a health care liability action lawsuit, formerly known as a medical malpractice lawsuit. The amendment limits the total amount that can be awarded in all noneconomic losses lawsuits to $500,000, except in those cases that result in death or a prolonged coma, in such cases the limit is $1 million.
Legislation - Introduced (Senate) - May 17, 2006
Title: Medical Malpractice Limits Amendment
Sponsors
- James B. 'Jim' Bryson (TN - R) (Out Of Office)
