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AZ SB1366
Bill
Status
3/1/2011
Primary Sponsor
Steve Montenegro
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AI Summary
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Amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 12-571 to add qualified immunity protections for physicians who obtain patient liability waivers before providing uncompensated services.
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Physicians licensed under Arizona title 32, chapters 13 or 17 who provide services without compensation may request patients sign liability waivers before treatment.
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Physicians with signed liability waivers are protected from medical malpractice liability except in cases of gross negligence.
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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