Missouri Revised Statutes
Chapter 538 - Tort Actions Based on Improper Health Care
Section 538.305 - Applicability to causes of action, when.

Effective - 28 Aug 2005
538.305. Applicability to causes of action, when. — The provisions of this act*, except for section 512.099, shall apply to all causes of action filed after August 28, 2005.
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(L. 2005 H.B. 393 § 2)
*"This act" (H.B. 393, 2005) contained numerous sections. Consult Disposition of Sections table for a definitive listing.

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Structure Missouri Revised Statutes

Missouri Revised Statutes

Title XXXVI - Statutory Actions and Torts

Chapter 538 - Tort Actions Based on Improper Health Care

Section 538.205 - Definitions.

Section 538.210 - No common law cause of action — limitation on noneconomic damages — jury not to be informed of limit — limit — punitive damages, requirements — annual increase on damages limit, amount — nonseverability clause.

Section 538.215 - Damage itemization by trier of fact — excess noneconomic damages to be reduced by court.

Section 538.220 - Damages, how paid — security required for future damage payments, when, duration — attorney's fees — death of judgment creditor, effect.

Section 538.225 - Affidavit by a health care provider certifying merit of case — legally qualified health care provider, defined — content filed, when — failure to file, effect — in camera review, when.

Section 538.228 - Immunity from civil liability for certain health care professionals and entities, when.

Section 538.229 - Certain statements, writings, and benevolent gestures inadmissible, when — definitions.

Section 538.232 - Venue for certain actions against health care providers, where.

Section 538.235 - Laws applicable to what actions.

Section 538.300 - Certain laws not applicable to sections 538.205 to 538.230.

Section 538.305 - Applicability to causes of action, when.