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AZ SB1479
Bill
Status
2/1/2011
Primary Sponsor
Ron Gould
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AI Summary
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Amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 12-569 regarding admissibility of evidence in medical malpractice actions.
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Removes language that limited the evidence exclusion to hearings and reviews "conducted pursuant to section 12-567," making the prohibition apply more broadly.
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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.
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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