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AR SB640

AR SB640
To Extend The Statute Of Limitations For Medical Debt In Certain Circumstances.


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Introduced
04/06/2021
In Committee
04/22/2021
Crossed Over
04/14/2021
Passed
04/27/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/30/2021

Introduced Session

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

Bill Summary

AN ACT TO EXTEND THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR MEDICAL DEBT IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

AI Summary

This bill extends the statute of limitations for collecting medical debt in Arkansas from two years to five years. The bill is contingent on the passage of the federal "Consumer Protection for Medical Debt Collections Practices Act" (H.R. 5330) by January 1, 2026. If the federal law is not enacted by that date, this bill will not become effective.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Notification that SB640 is now Act 1032 (on 04/30/2021)

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