House Bill No. introduced by B. Mercer, E. Buttrey, and S. Fitzpatrick aims to revise laws related to medical malpractice and the duty of care owed by healthcare providers. The bill establishes 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 is intended to provide consistency in how the duty of care is interpreted in legal proceedings.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for its immediate effect upon passage and approval, and it specifies that the new regulations will apply to medical malpractice actions filed on or after the effective date. The bill is designed to codify these changes as part of Title 27, chapter 1, part 7 of the Montana Code, ensuring that the new language is integrated into existing law.