HB342

Revise civil liability laws to provide a statutory duty of care for certain actions

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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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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

32 Yea

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17 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 19, 2025

8:00 AM

Senate Business, Labor and Economic Affairs Hearing

Mar 6, 2025

8:00 AM

Senate Business, Labor and Economic Affairs Hearing

History

May 5, 2025

House

Chapter Number Assigned

May 1, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Governor

Apr 22, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by President