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AR SB545

Bill

Official Source

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 establish rules for recovering damages related to medical care, treatment, or services
  • Limits recovery of medical damages to costs that were actually paid by or on behalf of the plaintiff
  • Includes unpaid medical costs for which the plaintiff or any third party is legally responsible
  • Applies to any cause of action where damages are recoverable under Arkansas law
  • Does not allow recovery of medical costs beyond those actually incurred or for which legal responsibility exists

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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