SB 1173
Provides that certain entities providing a product as part of health care services are not a manufacturer, distributor, seller or lessor of the product for purposes of a product liability civil action if the entity was not involved in the design or manufacture of the product.
Official Summary
Digest: The Act says that some product liability claims may not be filed against some entities that provide products as part of health care. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.1). [Digest: The Act says that some product liability claims may not be filed against a health care facility. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.1).] Provides that [a health care facility is] certain entities providing a product as part of health care services are not a manufacturer, distributor, seller or lessor of [a] the product for purposes of a product liability civil action if the [health care facility] entity was not involved in the design or manufacture of the product. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Last Action
Effective date, September 26, 2025.
Invalid Date
Effective Date
Sep 26, 2025
Legislative Timeline
Senate: Effective date, September 26, 2025.
Senate: Chapter 626, 2025 Laws.
Senate: Governor signed.
House: Speaker signed.
Senate: President signed.
House: Potential conflict(s) of interest declared by Pham H, Tran.
House: Rules suspended. Third reading as Special Order of Business. Carried by Javadi. Passed.
House: Rules suspended. Made a Special Order of Business immediately.
House: Second reading.
House: Recommendation: Do pass.
House: Work Session held.
House: Work Session cancelled.
House: Public Hearing held.
House: Referred to Rules.
House: First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Senate: Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Prozanski. Passed.
Senate: Second reading.
Senate: Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
Senate: Work Session held.
Senate: Public Hearing held.
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