2011 Senate Bill 53 / Public Act 21

Expression of sympathy not a liability admission

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 20, 2011

Introduced by Sen. Jim Marleau (R-12)

To prohibit considering an expression of an expression of sympathy, compassion, commiseration, or a general sense of benevolence with regard to the pain, suffering, or death of an individual as evidence of liability in a medical malpractice lawsuit.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Jan. 26, 2011

Reported without amendment

Feb. 8, 2011

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Feb. 8, 2011

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Feb. 24, 2011

Reported without amendment

March 17, 2011

Passed in the House 108 to 1 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

April 19, 2011