The bill amends Chapter 9-19 of the General Laws, specifically adding a new section, 9-19-45, which establishes guidelines for determining fair and reasonable charges for medical and healthcare services in civil actions. This new legal language stipulates that in all civil actions related to injury or wrongful death, including those involving medical, dental, or professional malpractice, the fair and reasonable charge for healthcare services will be defined as the amount billed by the licensed healthcare provider.

Additionally, the bill specifies that any amounts paid to the healthcare provider by insurers or government programs, as well as the acceptance of these payments as full satisfaction of the billed amount, will be inadmissible as evidence in determining the fair and reasonable charge for such services. This act is designed to clarify the standards for evaluating medical charges in legal proceedings and will take effect upon passage.