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MO HB540

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/16/2011

Primary Sponsor

Michael Corcoran

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates new crime of "practicing medicine while intoxicated" in Missouri law for physicians and other licensed health care professionals who perform surgical or medical procedures while intoxicated
  • First offense is a class B misdemeanor; second or subsequent offenses are a class A misdemeanor
  • If violation results in physical injury to a patient, offense is elevated to a class C felony; second or subsequent violations causing injury are class B felonies
  • Intoxication is defined by reference to existing Missouri law section 577.001

Legislative Description

Creates the crime of practicing medicine while intoxicated

Last Action

Public Hearing Completed (H)

3/14/2011

Committee Referrals

Crime Prevention And Public Safety2/24/2011

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