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AR SB340

Bill

Status

Passed

3/7/2017

Primary Sponsor

Jeremy Hutchinson

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Origin

Senate

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Creates the Wrongful Birth Civil Liability Protection Act as a new subchapter (9) in Arkansas Code Title 16, Chapter 120

  • Defines "civil action for wrongful birth" as a claim by parents or legal guardians seeking damages for a child's pre-existing condition based on someone's act or omission contributing to the child being born

  • Defines "civil action for wrongful life" as a claim brought by or on behalf of a child seeking damages for a pre-existing condition based on someone's act or omission contributing to the child being born

  • Prohibits liability for wrongful birth and wrongful life claims, except in cases of intentional, reckless, or grossly negligent acts or omissions (including criminal violations)

  • Preserves liability for acts or omissions that proximately cause injury to the child before, during, or after birth

Legislative Description

To Create The Wrongful Birth Civil Liability Protection Act.

Last Action

Notification that SB340 is now Act 385

3/7/2017

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/21/2017
Judiciary2/13/2017

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