H.R. 1498 — Freedom From Unnecessary Litigation Act of 2009

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Freedom From Unnecessary Litigation Act of 2009 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) allow a tax credit for insurance purchased to cover the costs of a negative outcome from surgery, including negative outcomes caused by physician malpractice; and (2) exclude from gross income medical malpractice awards granted in binding arbitration.

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2009-03-12
Introduced in House
2009-03-12
Introduced in House
2009-03-12
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E665)
2009-03-12
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Freedom From Unnecessary Litigation Act of 2009

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