Legislative News

Want to know what's happening in Washington, Harrisburg, and elsewhere in risk management? Below are links to the most recent developments in legislative news! 

Legislative News    

Rendell vetos bill replacing joint & several liability
(March 24, 2006)

TRIA compromise forged
(Business Insurance - December 19, 2005)

Class Action Reform Passes!

Senate abandons class action lawsuit bill
(USA Today - July 8, 2004)

RIMS Position on Contingency Fee issue

PA House Bill 1046 - Uninsured Employers Guaranty Fund

Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 (in PDF)

Proposed US Toxic Mold Safety & Protection Act introduced by Rep. John Conyers (D - MI) on 06/27/2002.

RIMS Position Papers

RIMS Position Statement on Proposed Ergonomics Standard

RIMS Position Statement on Health Information Privacy

RIMS Position Statement on Managed Care Legislation

 

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