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MO HB190
Bill
Status
1/16/2013
Primary Sponsor
Eric Burlison
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AI Summary
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Establishes the "Volunteer Health Services Act" allowing licensed health care providers and those with lawful practice exceptions to provide voluntary health services without additional state licensure, provided they do not regularly practice in Missouri.
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Requires sponsoring organizations to register with the Department of Health and Senior Services for a $50 fee (waived for disaster relief), submit quarterly reports of volunteer providers, and maintain records of providers' licenses and services for five years.
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Grants civil liability immunity to licensed health care providers who voluntarily provide care within their scope of practice while exercising ordinary care, provided they receive no compensation and services comply with clinic regulations.
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Allows crisis response team members trained by recognized agencies (FEMA, Red Cross, International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, etc.) to provide volunteer crisis intervention services with liability protection while exercising ordinary care.
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Exempts tort immunity when volunteers act with malice, outside assigned duties, commit crimes, engage in sexual harassment or abuse, demonstrate gross negligence, or violate community moral standards.
Legislative Description
Establishes the Volunteer Health Services Act that allows certain licensed health professionals to provide volunteer professional health care services for a sponsoring organization
Last Action
Referred: Health Care Policy(H)
5/17/2013