SB 899 Summary

• Extends tort immunity to health care providers and facilities rendering services during declared states of disaster or emergency, except in cases of willful misconduct, gross negligence, or intentional criminal conduct.

• Grants retroactive immunity from March 10, 2020 through January 1, 2021 for COVID-19-related health care services, including decisions to postpone care, utilize telehealth, or ration resources due to shortages.

• Authorizes specified licensed health professionals (nurses, dentists, pharmacists, paramedics, medical residents) to perform expanded medical procedures under hospital supervision during declared disasters.

• Defines "health care provider" and "health care facility" broadly to include licensed professionals, unlicensed personnel authorized by state executive order or directive, students, trainees, and volunteers during emergency declarations.

• Preserves existing immunities under other state and federal laws and clarifies that property owners who voluntarily allow disaster shelter use are protected from negligence liability.