The bill aims to establish a framework for the recovery of damages related to necessary medical care, treatment, or services rendered in the state of Arkansas. It amends Arkansas Code 16-64-120 to clarify the conditions under which damages can be claimed. Specifically, it introduces a new provision that allows plaintiffs to recover damages for past necessary medical care, treatment, or services, but limits the recovery to only those costs that have been actually paid or remain unpaid for which the plaintiff or a third party is legally responsible.

The new legal language inserted into the current law includes a specification that damages recoverable under the amended section pertain to past medical expenses, thereby providing a clearer guideline for plaintiffs seeking compensation. This change is intended to streamline the process of claiming damages and ensure that only legitimate, documented expenses are considered in legal claims related to medical care.