AN ACT relating to evidence in medical malpractice actions. Create a new section of the Kentucky Rules of Evidence to prohibit the introduction of expressions of sympathy, compassion, commiseration, or a general sense of benevolence in medical malpractice actions.
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Jan 2017
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Introduced Jan 4, 2017
Last action Jan 7, 2017
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Jan 7, 2017
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To Health & Welfare (S)
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Jan 4, 2017
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