Hawaii SB2086 aims to enhance patient safety and accountability in medical tort actions by extending statute of limitations, establishing tolling.

Hawaii SB2086 introduces reforms to medical tort actions to better protect patients and ensure accountability. The bill mandates prompt reporting of legal and administrative complaints against health care professionals to their licensing boards and the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. It extends the statute of limitations for medical tort actions, establishes additional tolling conditions, and raises the cap on damages for pain and suffering.

Hawaii SB2086 aims to enhance patient safety and accountability in medical tort actions by extending statute of limitations, establishing tolling.

Hawaii SB2086 introduces reforms to medical tort actions to better protect patients and ensure accountability. The bill mandates prompt reporting of legal and administrative complaints against health care professionals to their licensing boards and the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. It extends the statute of limitations for medical tort actions, establishes additional tolling conditions, and raises the cap on damages for pain and suffering.