A bill to limit the liability of certain nonprofit organizations that are providers of prosthetic devices, and for other purposes.
Prosthetic Limb Access Act of 1996 - Shields certain nonprofit providers, practitioners (health care professionals associated with such provider), or nonprofit organizations from liability for harm to a claimant caused by a recycled prosthetic device, except in cases of intentional wrongdoing that was the proximate cause of the harm.
Makes this Act applicable to any civil action brought by a claimant in a Federal or State court against a nonprofit provider or practitioner for harm allegedly caused by a recycled prosthetic device or against a nonprofit organization that made a referral to a provider or practitioner that involved such a device that allegedly caused harm.
Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) preemption; and (2) procedures for dismissal of civil actions.
Introduced in Senate
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6517-6518)
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
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