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AR HB1418

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

5/1/2023

Primary Sponsor

Marcus Richmond

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 16-64-120 to clarify damages recovery for necessary 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 third party is legally responsible
  • Maintains existing law allowing plaintiffs to claim and recover any rate of damages to which they are entitled for an established cause of action
  • Applies the new medical damages limitation specifically to recovery under the damages provision of the statute

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment

5/1/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/13/2023

Full Bill Text

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