Discovery rule; statute of limitations. (SB1139)
Introduced By
Sen. Don McEachin (D-Richmond)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Discovery rule; statute of limitations. Provides that the period of limitations for filing a cause of action for injury resulting from implanted medical devices, toxic exposure, and prescribed or over-the-counter medications accrues from the time the person knew or should have known of the injury and its causal connection to such device, substance, or medication. This bill is a recommendation of the Boyd-Graves Conference. Amends § 8.01-249, of the Code of Virginia. Read the Bill »
Status
01/09/2013: Awaiting a Vote in the Courts of Justice Committee
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/09/2013 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/13 13100774D |
| 01/09/2013 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
| 01/30/2013 | Stricken at the request of Patron in Courts of Justice (15-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |