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MI HB6159
Bill
Status
10/28/2020
Primary Sponsor
Roger Hauck
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AI Summary
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Establishes immunity from liability for health care providers and facilities providing services in support of Michigan's COVID-19 pandemic response, except in cases of willful misconduct, gross negligence, intentional criminal misconduct, or intentional infliction of harm.
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Defines covered entities as licensed health care professionals, emergency medical services personnel, students, volunteers, and any health care facility including hospitals, surgical centers, outpatient facilities, and surge capacity facilities.
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Applies retroactively to services provided on or after March 29, 2020 and before July 14, 2020.
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Excludes claims covered by the Worker's Disability Compensation Act of 1969.
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Takes effect immediately upon passage; approved by the Governor on October 22, 2020.
Legislative Description
Torts: liability; pandemic health care immunity act; create. Creates new act.
Torts: liability
Last Action
Assigned Pa 240'20 With Immediate Effect
10/28/2020