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AR SB255

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

10/15/2021

Primary Sponsor

Missy Irvin

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Origin

Senate

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 16-64-120 to clarify recovery of damages for necessary medical care, treatment, or services
  • Limits recoverable medical damages to costs actually paid by or on behalf of the plaintiff or unpaid costs for which the plaintiff or a third party is legally responsible
  • Maintains plaintiff's right to claim and recover any rate of damages to which they may be entitled for an established cause of action
  • Applies specifically to necessary medical expenses in civil damage cases

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

10/15/2021

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/2/2021

Full Bill Text

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