Revise civil liability laws to provide a statutory duty of care for certain actions

This bill establishes a statutory duty of care for licensed health care providers in medical malpractice cases in Montana. It requires providers to deliver care consistent with the skill and learning reasonably used by similar specialists with the same certification, using qualified expert testimony to define the standard of care. The legislation clarifies that potential risks do not increase the duty owed beyond this established standard. It directly affects medical professionals and patients involved in malpractice claims by setting clear expectations for professional conduct.