MD HB385

Establishes a rebuttable presumption in personal injury and wrongful death cases that medical bills properly provided during discovery are authentic and that charges are fair and reasonable

Eliminates the requirement for expert testimony to prove the authenticity, fairness, or reasonableness of medical bills for purposes of admissibility

Allows opposing parties to overcome the presumption by proving, by a preponderance of the evidence, that a medical bill or charge is not authentic, unfair, or unreasonable

Defines "medical bill" as any statement of charges, invoice, or document from a health care provider identifying costs of health care services provided to an individual

Takes effect October 1, 2026