2003 House Bill 5338 ↩

House Roll Call 670: Passed

To allow a plaintiff in a medical malpractice lawsuit to amend the affidavit of merit to correct a "formal defect," and establish timetables and procedures for challenging the amendment. The affidavit of merit is required in malpractice suits, and certifies that a qualified health professional has reviewed the records of the case and believes it has merit. See also House Bill 5905.