NC Medical Malpractice Liability Reform

Medical Malpractice Liability Reform Legislation

NC Senate Bill 33 - Medical Liability Reforms - seeks to reform medical malpractice liability in North Carolina. Key aspects to the original proposed legislation include:

  • A cap of $250,000 on non-economic damages
  • Protections from liability to those providing emergency care
  • Bifurcation of trials, periodic payments and modifies appeal bonds

View Copy of Bill at NC General Assembly


Primary Sponsors: Tom Apodaca; Harry Brown; Bob Rucho;
Co-Sponsors: Stan Bingham; Harris Blake; Andrew C. Brock; Debbie A. Clary; Jim Davis; Thom Goolsby; Rick Gunn; Kathy Harrington; Ralph Hise; Neal Hunt; Brent Jackson; Ed Jones; Eric Mansfield; Wesley Meredith; Louis Pate; Jean Preston; William R. Purcell; Bill Rabon; David Rouzer; Dan Soucek; Richard Stevens; Jerry W. Tillman; Tommy Tucker; Michael P. Walters;


Academy Coverage & Updates


Victory for Healthcare: Malpractice Reform Becomes Law
Tuesday, July 26, 2011 - 21:14

In a historic vote on behalf of medicine in North Carolina, the NC House passed an override of Governor Perdue's veto of Senate Bill 33 - Medical Malpractice Reform - on Monday.

Tort Reform Legislation Heard in Senate Judiciary / Possible Recommendation Vote Next Week
Friday, February 18, 2011 - 20:39

The Senate Judiciary 1 Committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 33, which addresses medical lawsuit reform.

Member Action Needed for Tort Reform Legislation
Thursday, February 10, 2011 - 16:57

Senate Bill 33 – Medical Liability Reforms – is on the move in the NC Senate and the NCAFP is calling on all members to contact your local state legislators.

Tort Reform Legislation Introduced in NC General Assembly
Friday, February 4, 2011 - 19:45

A significant piece of legislation on Medical Malpractice reform was introduced in the NC General Assembly earlier this week. Senate Bill 33, titled, 'Medical Liability Reform' was introduced with 24 Senate sponsors.


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