SB195

AN ACT relating to participants in the legal system.

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Kentucky SB195 amends various sections of the Kentucky Revised Statutes to modify civil causes of action, including statutes of limitation, fault.

Kentucky SB195 amends the Kentucky Revised Statutes to modify civil causes of action. It sets statutes of limitation for different types of actions, such as actions for injuries, wrongful death, and property damage. The bill also changes fault determinations, allowing for comparative fault in cases involving multiple parties. Additionally, it modifies the requirements for expert testimony in medical malpractice and health care liability claims, including the necessity of a certificate of merit.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

29 Yea

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9 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 25

10:00 AM

House Committee On Judiciary

Mar 19

9:00 AM

Senate Committee On Judiciary

History

Apr 12

Senate

became law without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 97)

Apr 10

Senate

filed without Governor's signature with the Secretary of State

Mar 31

Senate

Senate concurred in Committee Substitute (1), Floor Amendments (3) and (1) and Floor Amendment (2-title)