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AR SB533

Bill

Status

Failed

4/25/2019

Primary Sponsor

Missy Irvin

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Origin

Senate

92nd General Assembly (2019 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 16-64-120 to clarify rules for recovering damages related to medical care, treatment, or services
  • Limits recovery of medical damages to costs actually paid by or on behalf of the plaintiff or costs remaining unpaid for which the plaintiff or a third party is legally responsible
  • Applies the cost limitation specifically to necessary medical care, necessary medical treatment, and necessary medical services received
  • Maintains plaintiff's right to claim and recover any rate of damages to which they are entitled for an established cause of action

Legislative Description

To Establish Recovery Of Damages For Necessary Medical Care, Treatment, Or Services Rendered.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

4/25/2019

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/12/2019

Full Bill Text

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