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S T A T E O F R H O D E I S L A N D
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2025
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A N A C T
RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY --
EVIDENCE
Introduced By: Representatives Baginski, Kazarian, and Furtado
Date Introduced: February 28, 2025
Referred To: House Judiciary
It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:
SECTION 1. Chapter 9-19 of the General Laws entitled "Evidence" is hereby amended by 1
adding thereto the following section: 2
9-19-45. Fair and reasonable charge for medical and healthcare services in all civil 3
actions. 4
In all civil actions now or hereafter pending in any court, agency, arbitration forum, or 5
other tribunal based upon a cause of action for injury or for wrongful death, including causes of 6
action based upon medical, dental, or professional malpractice, the fair and reasonable charge for 7
medical, hospital, therapeutic, and other health care services shall be the amount billed by the 8
licensed health care provider. The amount paid to the licensed health care provider by any health, 9
accident or disability insurer, any state or federal health insurance or disability program, any 10
medical payments or personal injury protection insurance, or any workers' compensation benefits, 11
and the acceptance thereof by the licensed health care provider in full satisfaction of the amount 12
billed, shall be inadmissible as evidence of the fair and reasonable charge for such services. 13
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage. 14
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EXPLANATION
BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
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A N A C T
RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALL Y --
EVIDENCE
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This act would provide for fair and reasonable charges for certain medical and health care 1
services in civil actions. 2
This act would take effect upon passage. 3
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