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AR HB1405
Bill
Status
3/18/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jay Richardson
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AI Summary
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Defines "solicit" to include in-person, telemarketing, phone, text, internet direct message, and other electronic communications initiated by a chiropractic physician or their employees, agents, contractors, or procurers
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Prohibits chiropractic physicians from soliciting accident victims for 14 days following an accident, disaster, or injury-causing event, unless there is a prior family or professional relationship
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Requires chiropractic physicians to register procurers annually with the Arkansas State Board of Chiropractic Examiners, including the procurer's legal name, photo ID, home address, business phone number, and employing physician's contact information
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Establishes violations result in mandatory refund of payments to patients/insurers, a $500 fine from the board, and private civil action allowing recovery of pecuniary losses, court costs, attorney's fees, and damages of $500 or twice the pecuniary loss
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Prohibits procurers from using unregistered phone numbers, making false statements about insurance affiliations or government approval, offering gifts or payments, using false identities, or making deceptive statements during solicitation
Legislative Description
To Amend The Statutes Concerning Procurers; And To Add Additional Regulations Regarding The Use Of A Procurer By A Licensed Chiropractic Physician.
Last Action
Notification that HB1405 is now Act 309
3/18/2025