The bill proposes the repeal of Section 9-19-34.1 of the General Laws in Chapter 9-19, which pertains to the collateral source rule in medical malpractice actions. The current law allows defendants in personal injury cases against healthcare providers to introduce evidence of benefits received by the plaintiff from various sources, such as insurance or workers' compensation. This evidence could lead to a reduction in the damages awarded to the plaintiff, as the jury would be instructed to account for the benefits received when determining the final award.

By enacting this bill, the collateral source rule would be eliminated, meaning that defendants would no longer have the option to present evidence of the plaintiff's received benefits in medical malpractice cases. This change aims to simplify the legal process and potentially increase the damages awarded to plaintiffs, as their compensation would not be reduced based on external benefits. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage.