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IL HB0545

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/4/2009

Primary Sponsor

Fred Crespo

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Origin

House of Representatives

96th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Good Samaritan Act by adding Section 25.5 to the Illinois Code (745 ILCS 49/25.5)
  • Provides civil liability protection for physicians licensed under Illinois Medical Practice Act of 1987 or licensed to practice medicine in any other U.S. state or territory
  • Protects physicians from civil damages when providing emergency care without fee while participating with local, state, or federal law enforcement in training or active duty missions
  • Liability protection does not apply if the physician's acts or omissions involve willful or wanton misconduct
  • Requires emergency care to be provided in good faith to qualify for liability protection

Legislative Description

GOOD SAMARITAN- PHYSCIAN EMRG

Last Action

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

3/13/2009

Committee Referrals

Rules3/13/2009
Judiciary I - Civil Law2/9/2009
Rules2/4/2009

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