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AZ SB1199

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/26/2023

Primary Sponsor

Steve Kaiser

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-sixth Legislature - First Regular Session (2023)

AI Summary

SB 1199 Summary

  • Courts must award reasonable attorney fees to plaintiffs who prevail in wrongful death actions against long-term care facilities.

  • "Long-term care facility" is defined as an assisted living home, assisted living facility, or nursing care institution as defined in Arizona Revised Statutes section 36-401.

  • Adds section 12-614 to Title 12, Chapter 6, Article 2 of Arizona Revised Statutes.

Legislative Description

Wrongful death action; attorney fees

Attorney Fees

Last Action

Senate majority caucus: Do pass

2/21/2023

Committee Referrals

Rules1/26/2023
Judiciary1/26/2023

Full Bill Text

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