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AZ SB1266

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2018

Primary Sponsor

Steven Yarbrough

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-third Legislature - Second Regular Session (2018)

AI Summary

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

  • Prohibits introduction of evidence about professional liability insurance coverage for any party or witness during medical malpractice trials, hearings, or review proceedings.

  • Excludes evidence regarding financial interests in health care insurers established under Arizona Title 20, Chapter 7, Article 2, including ownership of stock, insurance policies, notes, or other indebtedness.

  • Removes reference language regarding section 12-567 proceedings as part of the technical correction.

Legislative Description

Technical correction; evidence; medical malpractice

Technical Correction

Last Action

Senate read second time

1/23/2018

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