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MI HB5751

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/30/2020

Primary Sponsor

Jason Sheppard

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Origin

House of Representatives

100th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Expands liability immunity for health care workers during declared disasters and emergencies to include all health care professionals and health care facilities, not just physicians and hospitals.

  • Grants immunity to health care professionals and facilities providing services during a state of disaster or emergency declared under Michigan law, except in cases of willful conduct or gross negligence.

  • Extends immunity for health care services related to Michigan's COVID-19 pandemic response through September 30, 2020.

  • Defines "health care professional" as any person licensed or authorized under Michigan's public health code Article 15, and "health care facility" to include hospitals, surgical centers, outpatient facilities, veterans facilities, and surge capacity entities.

  • Clarifies that immunity does not apply to willful or grossly negligent acts, with injuries from such acts judged by standards required of licensed practitioners in Michigan.

Legislative Description

Health occupations: health professionals; immunity from civil or criminal liability during a declared emergency; provide for certain health care workers. Amends sec. 11 of 1976 PA 390 (MCL 30.411).

Civil procedure: other

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 04/30/2020

4/30/2020

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/30/2020

Full Bill Text

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