2006 House Bill 5758

Require "limited license" for malpractice expert witness

Introduced in the House

Feb. 28, 2006

Introduced by Rep. Gary Newell (R-87)

To authorize and require a "limited license" for a health professional licensed in another state in order for the person to act as an expert witness and provide testimony on the appropriate standard of practice or care in a medical malpractice lawsuit. The limited license would not allow the person to practice in this state.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary