Arizona Bill to Raise Burden of Proof on ER Suits Fails in House
The Arizona House has narrowly rejected a medical malpractice bill (SB1032) that would have made it harder to successfully sue emergency medical providers for alleged malpractice. The bill was the only major piece of malpractice legislation considered during the current session. The Senate narrowly approved the bill on Jan. 29, but it then lingered in the House for more than two months as supporters worked to get more votes. Gov. Janet Napolitano vetoed an identical bill last year, but Republican Sen. Carolyn Allen of Scottsdale reintroduced the measure this year after a Napolitano-appointed task force recommended adoption of the change.
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