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Senate Engrossed
wrongful death action; attorney fees |
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State of Arizona Senate Fifty-sixth Legislature First Regular Session 2023
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SENATE BILL 1199 |
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An Act
amending title 12, chapter 6, article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 12-614; relating to death by wrongful act.
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Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
Section 1. Title 12, chapter 6, article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended by adding section 12-614, to read:
12-614. Recovery of attorney fees; definition
A. The court shall award reasonable attorney fees to a plaintiff who prevails in an action for wrongful death against a long-term care facility.
B. For the purposes of this section, "long-term care facility" means an assisted living home, an assisted living facility or a nursing care institution as defined in section 36-401.