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GA SB230
Bill
Status
Passed
4/26/2016
Primary Sponsor
Chuck Hufstetler
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AI Summary
- Enacts the "Uniform Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners Act" as Article 11 of Chapter 3, Title 38 of the Georgia Code, establishing a framework for deploying volunteer health practitioners during declared emergencies
- Allows health practitioners licensed and in good standing in another state to practice in Georgia during a declared emergency, provided they are registered with a qualifying registration system that verifies licensure and credentials
- Grants the Governor authority to regulate volunteer health practitioners during emergencies, including limiting duration of practice, geographic areas, and types of practitioners, with such orders taking effect immediately without prior notice or rulemaking
- Provides civil liability protection for volunteer health practitioners providing services under the act, except in cases of willful misconduct, wanton or grossly negligent conduct, intentional torts, breach of contract, or motor vehicle-related incidents
- Requires host entities using volunteer health practitioners to coordinate with the Georgia Emergency Management Agency and comply with state emergency health services laws; authorizes the Department of Public Health to promulgate implementing rules and regulations
Legislative Description
'Uniform Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners Act'; enactment
Last Action
Effective Date
7/1/2016
Full Bill Text
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