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House passes bill rolling back negligent-credentialing claims after heated debate
Summary
After hours of debate and a failed amendment, the Utah House passed Senate Bill 150 on March 8, 2011, limiting recognition of negligent-credentialing claims; the final vote was 54-20. An amendment to allow claims only for knowing or grossly reckless conduct failed 21-52.
The Utah House of Representatives on March 8, 2011, passed Senate Bill 150, a measure addressing negligent credentialing by health-care facilities, after extended debate about whether the Legislature or courts should set the policy. The bill passed the House by a 54-20 vote and will be returned to the Senate for the President's signature.
Sponsor Representative Hughes framed the bill as a legislative response to a recent Utah Supreme Court decision, saying the court had "legislated from the bench" by recognizing negligent credentialing as a cause of action. Hughes told colleagues the bill "returns" policy-making authority to the Legislature and is supported by…
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