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AZ SB1189
Bill
Status
3/14/2012
Primary Sponsor
Andy Biggs
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AI Summary
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Amends qualified immunity for health professionals at nonprofit clinics to include those meeting requirements of new section 32-3215, maintaining the gross negligence standard for liability.
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Creates exemption from Arizona licensure requirements allowing out-of-state licensed health professionals to provide free medical services at temporary free clinics (operating no more than 14 days) if licensed in good standing in another U.S. jurisdiction.
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Requires sponsoring organizations to register with the Department of Health Services before operating free clinics, providing organization name, official contact information, clinic location, and verification that all participating health care professionals are licensed in good standing.
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Prohibits participation by health professionals who have voluntarily surrendered licenses to avoid discipline, had licenses revoked in another state, or have suspended or revoked licenses, though out-of-state practice restrictions apply to free clinic services.
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Mandates sponsoring organizations file voluntary services reports with the Department within 30 days after providing free care, including service dates, locations, descriptions, and list of participating licensed providers.
Legislative Description
Health professionals; state regulation; exception
Last Action
House HHS Committee action: Held
3/14/2012