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AR HB1916
Bill
Status
4/24/2019
Primary Sponsor
Mark Perry
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AI Summary
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Establishes the "Arkansas Automobile Accident Victim Privacy Shield Act" under Arkansas Code Title 4, Chapter 88, Subchapter 11
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Prohibits chiropractors, chiropractic procurers, healthcare providers, and healthcare marketers from contacting accident victims or their immediate family members within 30 days following a motor vehicle accident or disaster to solicit medical services
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Bars prohibited practices including falsely claiming affiliation with insurance companies, stating insurance will not cover claims without specific medical services, and offering money or incentives to encourage treatment at particular facilities
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Prohibits deceptive or misleading communications used to solicit accident victims as patients for specific healthcare providers or chiropractic practices
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Classifies violations as deceptive and unconscionable trade practices subject to penalties, remedies, and enforcement under Arkansas Code § 4-88-101 et seq.
Legislative Description
To Promote The Right To Privacy Of An Automobile Accident Victim; And To Establish The Arkansas Automobile Accident Victim Privacy Shield Act.
Last Action
Died on House Calendar at Sine Die Adjournment
4/24/2019