The bill amends Chapter 9-19 of the General Laws by adding a new section, 9-19-45, which establishes that in all civil actions now or hereafter pending in any court, agency, arbitration forum, or other tribunal based upon a cause of action for injury or wrongful death, including those involving medical, dental, or professional malpractice, the fair and reasonable charge for medical, hospital, therapeutic, and other healthcare services shall be defined as the amount billed by the licensed healthcare provider.

Furthermore, the bill specifies that any amounts paid to healthcare providers by health, accident, or disability insurers, state or federal health insurance or disability programs, medical payments or personal injury protection insurance, or workers' compensation benefits, as well as the acceptance of these payments by the licensed healthcare provider in full satisfaction of the billed amount, shall be inadmissible as evidence of the fair and reasonable charge for such services. This legislation aims to clarify the standards for evaluating medical charges in civil proceedings and will take effect immediately upon passage.