Bill Summary for H 542 (2011-2012)

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Jun 14 2011

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View NCGA Bill Details2011-2012 Session
House Bill 542 (Public) Filed Wednesday, March 30, 2011
TO PROVIDE TORT REFORM FOR NORTH CAROLINA CITIZENS AND BUSINESSES.
Intro. by Rhyne, McComas, Brisson, Crawford.

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Senate amendment makes the following changes to 4th edition. Amends proposed Rule 414 (Evidence of medical expenses) to (1) delete provision that specifies that nothing in the rule modifies current law governing the admissibility of evidence relating to collateral sources of payments and (2) delete provision that provides an exception for a provider to disclose the existence of a contract or negotiation with a third party as the basis for any discount provided to a plaintiff.