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CT SB01072

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

5/26/2011

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary Committee

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Origin

Senate

2011 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Physicians licensed under Connecticut General Statutes chapter 370 must inform patients whether they will accept letters of protection from personal injury attorneys.

  • Physical therapists licensed under Connecticut General Statutes chapter 376 must inform patients whether they will accept letters of protection from personal injury attorneys.

  • A letter of protection is a promise from an attorney that medical bills will be paid from settlement or judgment proceeds in a personal injury action, or by the patient if recovery is insufficient.

  • The disclosure requirement becomes effective October 1, 2011.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Letters Of Protection.

Last Action

House Calendar Number 563

5/28/2011

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/24/2011

Full Bill Text

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