HB2446 - Relating to affidavits concerning cost and necessity of services in civil actions.

      By: Dutton H.B. No. 2446       A BILL TO BE ENTITLED   AN ACT   relating to affidavits concerning cost and necessity of services in   civil actions.          BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:          SECTION 1.  Section 18.001, Civil Practice and Remedies   Code, is amended by adding Subsection (a-1) to read as follows:           (a-1)     If a party offers into evidence a medical bill or   other itemized statement of a medical or health care service that is   supported by an affidavit under Subsection (b) and with a charge   totaling $50,000 or less, an affidavit described by Subsection (b):                 (1)     is sufficient evidence to support a finding of   fact by a judge or jury that the amount charged was reasonable or   the service was necessary; and                 (2)     does not require supporting expert testimony to   support a finding of fact by a judge or jury that the amount charged   was reasonable or that the service was necessary.          SECTION 2.  The change in law made by this Act applies only   to an action that commences on or after the effective date of this   Act.          SECTION 3.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.