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NC H538
Bill
Status
Introduced
4/13/2021
Primary Sponsor
Sarah Stevens
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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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