Montana HB342 revises civil liability laws to clarify the duty of care for medical malpractice actions.
Montana HB342 revises civil liability laws to clarify the duty of care for medical malpractice actions. The bill specifies that the foreseeability of risks or a specific risk does not change or heighten the duty owed beyond the reasonable standard of care applicable to the medical provider. This act applies to medical malpractice actions filed on or after the effective date and aims to clarify any court ruling to the contrary.
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