Rep. GATCH proposes the following Amendment No. to H. 5399 (COUNCIL\VR\5399C016.CC.VR22):
Reference is to the bill as introduced.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 3, Section 44-47-850, by adding an appropriately lettered subsection at the end to read:
/ () When determining whether a physician was negligent for purposes of a civil action brought pursuant to this section, the standard of care must be based on the standard of care for physicians practicing in a state with similar laws relating to abortion. /