This bill amends the statutes concerning procurers used by licensed chiropractic physicians in Arkansas, introducing additional regulations to enhance oversight and compliance. It defines "solicit" to encompass various forms of communication initiated by chiropractic physicians or their representatives, including in-person, telemarketing, and electronic communications. The bill mandates that chiropractic physicians must have a written contract with procurers and register each procurer with the Arkansas State Board of Chiropractic Examiners, providing specific identification and contact information. Furthermore, it establishes that the registration of procurers must be renewed annually.

The bill also outlines penalties for violations related to the improper use of procurers, including the requirement to return payments made for medical services under certain conditions, the imposition of a $500 fine, and the potential for private civil actions for individuals who suffer financial losses due to violations. It prohibits solicitation of individuals involved in accidents unless specific conditions are met, such as having a prior relationship with the individual or waiting a designated period after the incident. Additionally, it sets forth various restrictions on solicitation practices to prevent deceptive or misleading communications, ensuring that chiropractic physicians are held accountable for the actions of their procurers.

Statutes affected:
Old version HB1405 V2 - 2-11-2025 09:26 AM: 17-81-107(b), 17-81-107(d), 17-81-107
Old version HB1405 V3 - 2-18-2025 09:42 AM: 17-81-107(a), 17-81-107(b), 17-81-107(c), 17-81-107(d), 17-81-107
Old version HB1405 V4 - 2-20-2025 11:09 AM: 17-81-107(a), 17-81-107(b), 17-81-107(c), 17-81-107(d), 17-81-107
Old version HB1405 V5 - 3-10-2025 02:05 PM: 17-81-107(a), 17-81-107(b), 17-81-107(c), 17-81-107(d), 17-81-107
Old version HB1405 Original - 2-4-2025 02:23 PM: 17-81-107(b), 17-81-107(d), 17-81-107
HB 1405: 17-81-107(b), 17-81-107(d), 17-81-107
Act 309: 17-81-107(a), 17-81-107(b), 17-81-107(c), 17-81-107(d), 17-81-107