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 what is considered the reasonable standard applicable to medical providers. This clarification aims to provide consistency in how the duty of care is interpreted in legal proceedings.

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. Additionally, it is intended to clarify any previous court rulings that may contradict this standard. The bill is designed to ensure that healthcare providers are not held to an unreasonable standard of care based on the foreseeability of specific risks.