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