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AZ SB1479

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/1/2011

Primary Sponsor

Ron Gould

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Origin

Senate

Fiftieth Legislature - First Regular Session (2011)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 12-569 regarding admissibility of evidence in medical malpractice actions.

  • Removes language that limited the evidence exclusion to hearings and reviews "conducted pursuant to section 12-567," making the prohibition apply more broadly.

  • Prohibits introduction of evidence that parties or witnesses have professional liability insurance coverage or financial interests in health care insurers in medical malpractice trials and proceedings.

  • Prevents disclosure of insurance-related financial interests including stock ownership, insurance policies, notes, contributed surplus notes, or other indebtedness in health care insurers.

Legislative Description

Technical correction; evidence; medical malpractice

Last Action

Referred to Senate RULES Committee

2/2/2011

Full Bill Text

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