HB 316 Summary

• Creates a lien on damages recovered in personal injury civil actions in favor of health care professionals and providers who rendered treatment related to the injury.

• Requires health care providers to give written notice of the lien to the injured person's attorney, including itemized statements or medical reports, with service by registered/certified mail or in person.

• Limits liens to a maximum of 50 percent of the verdict, judgment, award, settlement, or compromise less attorneys' fees, with multiple lienholders receiving prorated shares.

• Excludes workers' compensation claims and requires written notice to lienholders before settlement proceeds are distributed.

• Becomes effective three months after passage and approval by the Governor.