Rep. Sam Killebrew

Recovery For Wrongful Death; Authorizes adult children of certain decedents to recover specified damages.

Sale of Dogs and Cats; Requires that if pet sale is terminated for certain reasons financing agreement be terminated without cost; removes limit on veterinary costs under certain provisions; requires mandatory waiting period between receipt of animal & purchase if transaction is financed; removes certain provisions relating to return of animal; requires dealer to provide copies of medical records; revises requirements for disclosures to consumer; provides that violations constitute an unfair method of competition or an unfair or deceptive act or practice.

Impeding, Provoking, or Harassing Law Enforcement Officers; Prohibits approaching law enforcement officer or remaining within specified distance of such officer with specified intent after receiving warning not to approach.

Retail Sale of Domestic Dogs and Cats; Prohibits pet stores from selling or offering for sale domestic dogs & cats; provides penalties.

Medicaid Managed Care Specialty Plans; Authorizes Medicaid managed care specialty plans to continue serving certain children whose guardians receive guardianship assistance payments under Guardianship Assistance Program.

Insurance Coverage for Hearing Aids for Children; Requires individual health insurance policies & individual HMOs to provide coverage for hearing aids for children 18 years of age or younger; specifies coverage requirements; provides insured & subscriber are responsible for certain costs that exceed policy limit.

Animal Cremation; Requires provider of companion animal cremation services to provide individuals & entities with written description of services; requires entities to provide such description to owners or their representatives; requires providers to include certification with returned cremated remains; provides for penalties & private right of action; provides certain acts are unlawful & certain violations are unfair or deceptive acts; requires specified fines be paid into DACS General Inspection Trust Fund.

Acceptance of Cash Payments by Businesses; Requires certain businesses to accept cash payments for services; prohibits fees or conditions for such transactions; provides exceptions, penalties, & rulemaking authority.

Recovery of Damages in Claims for Medical Negligence; Authorizes parents of adult children to recover damages for mental pain and suffering in medical negligence suits.

Film, Television, and Digital Media Project Rebate Program; Creates Targeted High Wage Production Program within DEO; provides rebate eligibility requirements & application procedures; requires Commissioner of Film & Entertainment to review applications & take certain actions; requires annual report to Governor & Legislature; provides for expiration of program & reversion of appropriated funds.