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AR SB813

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

5/17/2013

Primary Sponsor

Jon Woods

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Origin

Senate

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 11-9-102(16) to modify the definition of "objective findings" related to workers' compensation claims
  • Requires a specific diagnosis of palpable muscle spasms for muscle spasms to constitute an objective finding of injury
  • Prohibits inferring the presence of muscle spasms solely from a diagnosis or treatment involving a prescription for muscle relaxants without additional objective findings

Legislative Description

Concerning A Prescription For A Type Of Muscle Relaxant; To Amend The Definition Of Objective Findings Enacted By Initiated Act 4 Of 1948.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

5/17/2013

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare And Labor3/6/2013

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