This bill expands the ability of military personnel to seek compensation for medical malpractice injuries that occur aboard certain Navy vessels. Specifically, it allows sailors to file claims for personal injury or death caused by medical negligence on aircraft carriers, landing helicopter assault ships, and landing helicopter dock ships when these vessels are not actively engaged in combat operations. The legislation creates a special 90-day filing window for any claims that occurred between October 1, 2016 and the date the bill becomes law, giving sailors who may have experienced medical malpractice during this period an opportunity to file even if the normal filing deadline has passed. The bill is named after Seaman Danyelle Luckey and amends existing federal law to close what appears to be a gap in accountability for medical care provided on Navy vessels. No specific funding authorization is included in the legislation, as it primarily creates a legal mechanism for claims processing rather than appropriating new funds.
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