2012 Senate Bill 1118 / Public Act 609

Revise medical malpractice details

Introduced in the Senate

May 3, 2012

Introduced by Sen. Joe Hune (R-22)

To establish that when filed on behalf of a deceased person, a two year statute of limitations for filing a medical malpractice lawsuit begins when a personal representative for the estate is named. Also, to establish that interest charges on an award of attorney fees and costs only can be charged starting on the date of the judgment.

Referred to the Committee on Insurance

Nov. 29, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Amendment offered

To establish the bill's effect is on future actions only, and it is not retroactive.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 27 to 11 (details)

Received in the House

Nov. 29, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Dec. 12, 2012

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 13, 2012

Passed in the House 107 to 3 (details)

To establish that when filed on behalf of a deceased person, a two year statute of limitations for filing a medical malpractice lawsuit begins when a personal representative for the estate is named. Also, to establish that interest charges on an award of attorney fees and costs only can be charged starting on the date of the judgment.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 31, 2012