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NC H538

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/13/2021

Primary Sponsor

Sarah Stevens

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021-2022 Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Rule 411 of the North Carolina Rules of Evidence to clarify the interpretation of "insurance" under the collateral source rule
  • Defines "insurance" to bar evidence of payments made by insurance under the collateral source rule, but excludes health insurance, disability insurance, and other forms of benefits characterized as "insurance" from this restriction
  • Allows evidence of health insurance, disability insurance, and similar benefit programs to be introduced in legal proceedings despite the collateral source rule limitation on liability insurance
  • Becomes effective October 1, 2021, and applies to all proceedings pending on or after that date
  • Sponsored by Representative Stevens and referred to the Judiciary 2 Committee

Legislative Description

Transparence in Evidence Standards

Public

Last Action

Ref to the Com on Judiciary 2, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

4/14/2021

Committee Referrals

Judiciary II4/14/2021

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