Bill Text: SC H5234 | 2021-2022 | 124th General Assembly | Introduced

South Carolina House Bill 5234 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Medical Malpractice Limits

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2022-04-07 - Referred to Committee on Judiciary [H5234 Detail]

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A BILL

TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO ENACT "OWEN'S LAW" BY REPEALING SECTION 15-32-220 RELATING TO NONECONOMIC DAMAGE LIMITS IN MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CASES.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION 1. This act may be known and cited as "Owen's Law".

SECTION 2. Section 15-32-220 of the 1976 Code is repealed.

SECTION 3. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.