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Assembly Bill 960

Relating To: recovery of noneconomic damages in medical malpractice cases.
Bill Text and History
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Principal Name Notified Date Communication Date Comments Supporting Documentation  
Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce & Industry Notified Date 2/21/2006 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
None
Report Date
2/21/2006

National Federation of Independent Business Notified Date 2/7/2006 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
None
Report Date
2/7/2006

Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers Notified Date 2/2/2006 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
2/2/2006

Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce Notified Date 2/13/2006 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
None
Report Date
2/13/2006

Wisconsin Medical Society (formerly State Medical Society of Wisconsin) Notified Date 2/2/2006 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
2/2/2006

Comments
Restoring a cap on nonecon. damages is essential if we are to maintain quality access to health care. However, if the cap is too high, it will be ineffective. AB 960's cap level, according to actuarial analysis, is too high.

Lobbying Efforts

No principal has reported any activity on this bill during the current legislative session.