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MI SB0364
Bill
Status
5/16/2013
Primary Sponsor
David Robertson
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AI Summary
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Adds Section 1508 to 1963 PA 17 to provide liability protection for physicians and emergency medical technicians rendering emergency care at licensed boxing and mixed martial arts contests or events.
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Protects covered healthcare providers from civil liability for acts or omissions during emergency care, except in cases of gross negligence or willful and wanton misconduct.
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Applies only to care provided while performing duties under the Michigan boxing and mixed martial arts regulatory act (2004 PA 403) at events produced or staged by licensed promoters.
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Defines "contest," "event," and "emergency medical technician" by reference to existing Michigan law, including the Public Health Code.
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Effective only upon enactment of a companion bill (SB 0362 or related House bill).
Legislative Description
Torts; liability; emergency care under the Michigan boxing and mixed martial arts act; provide protection from liability. Amends 1963 PA 17 (MCL 691.1501 - 691.1507) by adding sec. 1508. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0362'13
Occupations, athletics
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Regulatory Reform
5/16/2013