2011 House Bill 4389 / Public Act 55

Extend volunteer dentist liability exemption to volunteering dentists

Introduced in the House

March 8, 2011

Introduced by Rep. Jim Stamas (R-98)

To explicitly include dentists under a state law that provides a limited “good Samaritan” liability exemption for health care professionals who are providing care at a free clinic.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

March 17, 2011

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

April 12, 2011

Passed in the House 91 to 17 (details)

Received in the Senate

April 13, 2011

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

May 10, 2011

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 24, 2011

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To explicitly include dentists under a state law that provides a limited “good Samaritan” liability exemption for health care professionals who are providing care at a free clinic.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 7, 2011