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AR SB169

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

5/1/2023

Primary Sponsor

Joshua Bryant

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Origin

Senate

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Adds licensed lay midwives to the definition of "healthcare provider" under Arkansas Code § 23-99-203(d) in the Patient Protection Act of 1995 as subdivision (31)

  • Adds licensed lay midwives to the definition of "healthcare provider" under Arkansas Code § 23-99-802(4) in the any willing provider laws as subdivision (GG)

  • Expands the scope of healthcare providers covered under both patient protection and any willing provider statutes to include licensed lay midwives

Legislative Description

To Amend The Definition Of "healthcare Provider" Under The Patient Protection Act Of 1995; And To Modify The Definition Of "healthcare Provider" As Used Under The Any Willing Provider Laws.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

5/1/2023

Committee Referrals

Insurance & Commerce1/26/2023

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