GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1993

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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 1378

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Sponsors: Representatives Gamble; and Bowman.

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Referred to:  Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House.

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May 13, 1993

A JOINT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH COMMISSION TO STUDY TORT REFORM.
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
Section 1.  The Legislative Research Commission may study tort reform and related issues for the purpose of limiting the negative effects of medical malpractice claims on health care costs.  In conducting its study, the LRC may review all tort reform strategies, including, but not limited to, the following:
(1)	Establishment of physician practice parameters,
(2)	No-fault compensation system,
(3)	Contractual relationships between the provider, patient, and payor of health care costs, setting forth standard of care guidelines,
(4)	Limited liability for providers, and
(5)	Alternative dispute resolution methods.
Sec. 2.  The LRC Committee on Tort Reform may report to the 1993 General Assembly, Regular Session 1994, and may make its final report to the 1995 General Assembly.
Sec. 3.  This resolution is effective upon ratification.