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By: Katrina Callaway, FIC General Counsel SB 862, a tort reform bill dealing with the dangerous instrumentality doctrine, will go to the Governor if the House approves it. We expect they will approve the bill on April 30, 2019. Procedurally, the bill passed the Senate on April 25, 2019 and was sent to the House…
By: Katrina Callaway, FIC General Counsel The Senate healthcare omnibus bill, SB 7078, was amended onto HB 843 on April 26, 2019 via amendment #565298 and passed by the Senate on April 29, 2019 and sent back to the House for approval of the amendment. The House approved the amendment on April 29th and passed…
By: Katrina Callaway, FIC General Counsel The telehealth bill is going to the Governor for signature. Procedurally, the House passed their telehealth bill, HB 23, on April 11, 2019 and sent it to the Senate. The Senate took the bill up on the floor on April 26, 2019, amended it, and passed it on April…
By: Katrina Callaway, FIC General Counsel A rule proposed by the Division of Workers’ Compensation (Division) to implement last year’s legislation authorizing first responders to receive workers’ compensation benefits for PTSD without a physical injury was ratified this Session when the bill was approved by both chambers and sent to the Governor for signing. The…
By Greenberg Traurig SB 1180 Prescription Drug Formulary Consumer ProtectionSB 1180 Prescription Drug Formulary Consumer Protection by Sen. Mayfield was taken up by the Senate and read for a second time. The bill was placed on third reading to be heard on 04/26/19. Amendment 494528 by Sen. Mayfield- Replaced by Substitute Amendment Substitute Amendment…
By Greenberg Traurig, P.A. SB 76 Texting While DrivingSB 76 Texting While Driving by Sen. Simpson was called up for consideration in the Senate. The bill was substituted for HB 107. HB 107 Texting While Driving HB 107Texting While Driving by Rep. Toledo was called up for consideration on the Senate floor. The…
By Greenberg Traurig, P.A. Short Term Duration Health Plans/Pre-Existing Conditions – HB 997 by Rep. Tommy Gregory (R-) – The bill was approved on a vote of ____. It contains the following provisions: Requires that that, if PPACA is repealed or invalidated, insurers or HMOs must offer at least one comprehensive major medical policy…
By Greenberg Traurig, P.A. Department of Financial Services’ Legislative Package – HB 1393 by Rep. Chuck Clemons (R- ) – The bill was approved after adopting the following insurance-related amendments: Extending the sunset from 2019 to 2025, the provision in law that allows surplus lines insurers to offer flood insurance.Clarifying that luxury ground transportation network…
By Greenberg Traurig, P.A. SB 862 Lessor Liability Under Special Mobile Equipment LeasesSB 862 Lessor Liability Under Special Mobile Equipment Leases by Sen. Stargel was taken up on the Senate floor for third reading and a vote for final passage was taken. The bill passed. (VOTE: 29 Yeas / 8 Nays) DebateSen. Rodriguez: This bill…
By Greenberg Traurig, P.A. SB 322 Health Plans SB 322 Health Plans by Sen. Simpson was taken up on the Senate floor for third reading and a vote for final passage was taken. The bill passed. (Vote: 23 Yeas/14 Nays) DebateSen. Rodriguez: This bill says preexisting conditions aren’t covered and it chips away at…