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AZ HB2558

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/5/2016

Primary Sponsor

Michelle Ugenti-Rita

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-second Legislature - Second Regular Session (2016)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 12-569 concerning admissibility of evidence in medical malpractice actions.
  • Removes language limiting the evidence rule to hearings or reviews "conducted pursuant to section 12-567," making the restriction apply more broadly.
  • Prohibits introduction of evidence that a party or witness has professional liability insurance coverage or financial interests in health care insurers from being admitted in medical malpractice trials and proceedings.
  • Applies to evidence regarding insurance policies, stock ownership, notes, contributed surplus notes, or other debt instruments related to health care insurers established under Arizona Title 20, Chapter 7, Article 2.

Legislative Description

Technical correction; evidence; medical malpractice

Last Action

Introduced in House and read first time

5/5/2016

Full Bill Text

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