This 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 collateral source rule previously allowed 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. It also permitted plaintiffs to present evidence of their contributions to secure those benefits, with the jury instructed to adjust damage awards accordingly.

By repealing this section, the bill removes the ability of defendants to present such evidence in medical malpractice cases, thereby changing the way damages are calculated. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
7749: 9-19-34.1