H 1967
An Act relative to tort actions for latent diseases
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Bill overview
This bill addresses liability for diseases that develop after exposure, often referred to as ‘latent diseases.’ It aims to clarify the circumstances under which individuals or companies can be held responsible for these illnesses, particularly when they are caused by products or environmental factors. The bill seeks to establish a framework for determining negligence and assigning responsibility in cases involving delayed onset of disease.
Key provisions
- Establishes a standard for determining negligence in cases of latent diseases.
- Addresses liability for diseases caused by products or environmental exposures.
- Clarifies the timeframe within which a latent disease must be discovered to support a claim.
- Specifies the types of evidence that may be considered in determining causation.
- May require manufacturers or companies to provide clearer warnings about potential risks associated with their products or operations.
- Focuses on situations where a product or exposure causes a disease to develop after a significant period of time.
- Addresses potential defenses against claims related to latent diseases.
- Considers the role of expert testimony in establishing causation.
Who is affected
- Individuals who develop latent diseases.
- Manufacturers and companies whose products or operations may contribute to latent diseases.
- Healthcare providers.
- Legal professionals (lawyers and insurers).
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Primary sponsor
Jeffrey N. Roy
Cosponsor
Jeffrey N. Roy
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Bill H.1967 194th (Current)
An Act relative to tort actions for latent diseases
By Representative Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1967) of Jeffrey N. Roy relative to tort actions for latent diseases. The Judiciary.
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Presenter: Jeffrey N. Roy
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Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.1967
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/16/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 7/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 7/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:10 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 10/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:10 PM in A-2 |
| 11/3/2025 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H4676 |
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