2007 House Bill 4724

Revise medical malpractice suit expert witness rules

Introduced in the House

May 8, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Rick Jones (R-71)

To authorize and require a "limited license" for a health professional licensed in another state 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