House Bill 342 revises laws concerning medical malpractice and the duty of care owed by healthcare providers. The bill specifies that in medical malpractice cases, the foreseeability of risks, including specific risks, does not alter or increase the duty of care beyond the reasonable standard expected of medical providers. This clarification aims to ensure that healthcare providers are not held to a higher standard of care based solely on the foreseeability of certain risks.

The bill includes provisions for immediate effect upon passage and approval, and it applies to medical malpractice actions filed on or after the effective date. This legislation is intended to clarify any existing court rulings that may contradict the established standard of care in medical malpractice cases.