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AR HB1587

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/18/2025

Primary Sponsor

Lee Johnson

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 23-99-203(d) and § 23-99-802(4) to expand the definition of "healthcare provider" under the Patient Protection Act of 1995 and any willing provider laws
  • Adds pharmacies to the list of covered healthcare providers (previously only listed pharmacists)
  • Adds licensed durable medical equipment providers as a new category of covered healthcare providers under the any willing provider laws
  • Grants the State Insurance Department authority to determine other healthcare practitioners to be included through administrative rulemaking
  • Approved on March 18, 2025 as Act 310 of the Regular Session

Legislative Description

Concerning The Any Willing Provider Laws; And To Amend The Patient Protection Act Of 1995.

Last Action

Notification that HB1587 is now Act 310

3/18/2025

Committee Referrals

Insurance & Commerce3/6/2025
Insurance and Commerce2/25/2025

Full Bill Text

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