Courts and Judicial Proceedings - Evidence - Rebuttable Presumption of Medical Bills

HB 385 establishes that in personal injury or wrongful death cases, medical bills presented in court are presumed authentic, fair, and reasonable unless proven otherwise. This means the party challenging the bill (e.g., a defendant) must show by a preponderance of evidence that specific charges are invalid, unfair, or unreasonable - without needing expert testimony to verify the bill itself. The bill directly affects individuals and insurers involved in such civil cases where medical costs are disputed. It streamlines court proceedings by reducing the need for additional evidence to validate medical bills, while maintaining a clear standard for rebutting the presumption.