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AR SB340
Bill
Status
3/7/2017
Primary Sponsor
Jeremy Hutchinson
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AI Summary
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Creates the Wrongful Birth Civil Liability Protection Act as a new subchapter (9) in Arkansas Code Title 16, Chapter 120
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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
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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
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Prohibits liability for wrongful birth and wrongful life claims, except in cases of intentional, reckless, or grossly negligent acts or omissions (including criminal violations)
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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