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AZ SB1366

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/1/2011

Primary Sponsor

Steve Montenegro

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Origin

Senate

Fiftieth Legislature - First Regular Session (2011)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 12-571 to add qualified immunity protections for physicians who obtain patient liability waivers before providing uncompensated services.

  • Physicians licensed under Arizona title 32, chapters 13 or 17 who provide services without compensation may request patients sign liability waivers before treatment.

  • Physicians with signed liability waivers are protected from medical malpractice liability except in cases of gross negligence.

  • Maintains existing immunity protections for health professionals providing free treatment at nonprofit clinics and for professionals distributing free prescription eyeglasses through charitable organizations.

Legislative Description

Medical malpractice; liability waivers

Last Action

Referred to House JUD Committee

3/9/2011

Full Bill Text

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