SB3188sam001 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Sen. Mike Jacobs

Filed: 3/3/2010

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AMENDMENT TO SENATE BILL 3188

AMENDMENT NO. ______. Amend Senate Bill 3188 by replacing everything after the enacting clause with the following:

"Section 5. The Illinois Insurance Code is amended by changing Section 155.20 as follows:

(215 ILCS 5/155.20) (from Ch. 73, par. 767.20)

Sec. 155.20. All final arbitration decisions rendered in relation to disputes or controversies arising out of injuries allegedly caused by reason of hospital or health care provider malpractice shall be recognized by any insurance company doing business in the the State of Illinois and all findings of facts relating to liability and awards of damages in relation thereto which are a part of the final arbitration decision shall be binding on such insurance companies.

(Source: P.A. 79-1435.)".