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AR HB1573

Bill

Status

Passed

4/6/2021

Primary Sponsor

Michelle Gray

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Origin

House of Representatives

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Prohibits procurers from making deceptive statements about insurance affiliation, claim payment availability, government agency approval, or preferred medical facilities during solicitations.

  • Requires chiropractic physicians using procurers to maintain written contracts and register procurers annually with the Arkansas State Board of Chiropractic Examiners, including the procurer's full legal name, photo identification, home address, and business telephone number.

  • Mandates procurers to develop telephone solicitation training programs, maintain solicitation scripts, and keep records for at least five years documenting solicitation activities, patient compensation, and training participation.

  • Requires return of all payments for medical services and prohibits fee collection from individuals named in motor vehicle accident reports when violations occur.

  • Establishes that Class D felony convictions under relevant statutes result in mandatory license revocation for chiropractic physicians and disqualification from procuring business for procurers, with violations classified as deceptive trade practices.

Legislative Description

To Amend The Statutes Concerning Procurers; And To Regulate The Use Of A Procurer By A Licensed Chiropractic Physician.

Last Action

Notification that HB1573 is now Act 589

4/6/2021

Committee Referrals

Insurance & Commerce3/18/2021
Insurance and Commerce2/25/2021

Full Bill Text

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