The bill aims to amend Arkansas Code 16-64-120 to establish clearer guidelines for the recovery of damages related to necessary medical care, treatment, or services. It introduces new legal language that allows plaintiffs to claim damages for past necessary medical care, treatment, or services received, specifically stating that recovery includes only the costs that have been paid or remain unpaid for which the plaintiff or a third party is legally responsible.

The new provisions clarify the scope of recoverable damages, ensuring that plaintiffs can only seek compensation for actual costs incurred rather than speculative or unsubstantiated claims. This amendment is intended to streamline the process of claiming damages in medical-related lawsuits and provide a more precise framework for what constitutes recoverable expenses.