BILL ANALYSIS H.B. 1362 By: McDonald (Sponsor) Health and Human Services 05-22-95 Senate Committee Report (Unamended) BACKGROUND Currently, the state is not liable for indemnification under the Rural Health Care Act (Chapter 11, Civil Practice and Remedies Code) unless a copy of the summons or citation is delivered to the attorney general. Excessive requirements for litigants under the Act impede the efficiency of the litigation process. PURPOSE As proposed, H.B. 1362 repeals provisions of the Civil Practice and Remedies Code and the Insurance Code in order to address problems encountered in the implementation of the medical malpractice indemnity provisions of the Rural Health Care Act. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY It is the committee's opinion that this bill does not grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency. SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS SECTION 1. Repealer: Chapter 110, Civil Practice and Remedies Code (State Liability for Indemnification of Certain Health Care Professionals), and Article 5.15-4, Insurance Code (Reduction in Certain Professional Liability Insurance Premiums). SECTION 2. Makes application of this Act prospective. SECTION 3. Emergency clause. Effective date: upon passage.