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AR HB1405

Bill

Status

Passed

3/18/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jay Richardson

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Insurance & Commerce2/24/2025
Insurance and Commerce2/4/2025

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