Introduced
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To clarify a limited “good Samaritan” liability exemption for health care professionals who are providing care at a free clinic. Under the bill, if a medical center offered at its own expense to pay its health care professionals while they are staffing a free health clinic, these individuals would still be covered by the current statute’s liability exemption. Under current law, the exemption only covers them if they receive no compensation from anyone for their time.
Referred to the Committee on Health Policy
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To add additional limitations to the proposed liability exemption in cases where a patient suffers permanent injury, disability or death.
The amendment failed by voice vote
Passed in the House 69 to 38 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Health Policy
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Amendment offered
To place a condition on allowing the liability exemption for a person getting paid by their regular employer while providing free health care. Doing the work would have to be the individual's choice, and not a condition or expectation of employment.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 26 to 12 (details)
To clarify a limited “good Samaritan” liability exemption for health care professionals who are providing care at a free clinic. Under the bill, if a medical center offered at its own expense to pay its health care professionals while they are staffing a free health clinic, these individuals would still be covered by the current statute’s liability exemption. Under current law, the exemption only covers them if they receive no compensation from anyone for their time.
Passed in the House 68 to 40 (details)
To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.
