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. This rule previously allowed defendants in personal injury cases against healthcare providers to introduce evidence of any benefits the plaintiff received from various sources, such as insurance or workers' compensation, which could potentially reduce the damages awarded. The repeal eliminates the provisions that governed how such evidence could be presented and how it would affect the jury's damage award. By removing this section, the bill abolishes the ability of defendants to use collateral source evidence in medical malpractice cases. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
5903: 9-19-34.1