OFFICE OF FISCAL ANALYSIS

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sSB-593

AN ACT CONCERNING THE APPLICABILITY OF OFFERS OF JUDGMENT.

As Amended by Senate "A" (LCO 4122)

Senate Calendar No. : 334

OFA Fiscal Note

State Impact:

Note: GF=General Fund

Municipal Impact: None

Explanation

The bill clarifies that the offer of judgment provisions in effect prior to the effective date of public act 05-275 are applicable to actions accruing before October 1, 2005. There is no fiscal impact associated with this change. The bill also specifies that certain state institutions or facilities qualify under the provision in public act 05-275 making expressions of sympathy by health care providers inadmissible in lawsuits by victims of unanticipated outcomes of medical care. This change could result in cost avoidance for the state.

Senate Amendment “A” could reduce the likelihood that the state would be involved as a defendant in any civil action to recover damages arising from an alleged instance of medical malpractice. As such, the state could avoid the potential costs associated with litigation and/or the payment of claims.

The Out Years

State Impact:

Note: GF=General Fund

Municipal Impact: None

The preceding Fiscal Impact statement is prepared for the benefit of the members of the General Assembly, solely for the purposes of information, summarization and explanation and does not represent the intent of the General Assembly or either House thereof for any purpose.