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MO HB2213
Bill
Status
2/22/2010
Primary Sponsor
Jeanie Riddle
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AI Summary
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Repeals and replaces section 537.037, RSMo, relating to immunity from civil liability for emergency care
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Extends Good Samaritan-type immunity to search and rescue operation medical assistants and tactical operation medical assistants who render care within the scope of their training, protecting them from civil liability except for gross negligence or willful/wanton acts
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Defines "search and rescue operation" as governmental agency action to search for, rescue, or recover victims of natural/manmade disasters, accidents, or emergencies on land or water
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Defines "tactical operation" as coordinated law enforcement actions including: dealing with imminent violence/riots/terrorism, warrant-authorized entries to seize evidence or arrest felony suspects, or team training
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Specifies that tactical operation medical assistants must be licensed physicians, nurses, or emergency medical technicians/paramedics acting within their scope of practice while assisting law enforcement during tactical operations
Legislative Description
Specifies that certain medical assistants will not be liable for civil damages when rendering care or treatment within the scope of their license during a search and rescue or tactical operation
Last Action
Public Hearing Completed (H)
3/2/2010