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MO SB816
Bill
AI Summary
- Repeals and reenacts section 191.1110, RSMo, relating to liability protections for volunteer health care providers
- Licensed health care providers voluntarily providing free health care services to patients of a sponsoring organization are protected from civil liability except for gross deviation from ordinary standard of care or willful misconduct
- Volunteer providers must not receive any compensation, benefits, or consideration of any kind for the free care and must act within the scope of their license or certification
- Free health care activities at clinics or provider offices must be authorized by appropriate authorities and comply with all applicable regulations
- Military medical officers and dentists on active duty at U.S. government-operated facilities are deemed licensed for purposes of this section
- Sections 191.1100 to 191.1112 do not apply to health care providers operating under sections 44.045 to 44.415
Legislative Description
Provides that the Volunteer Health Services Act shall not apply to health care providers responding to a state of emergency declared by the Governor
Last Action
Voted Do Pass S Veterans' Affairs and Health Committee
3/27/2014
Committee Referrals
Veterans' Affairs and Health2/20/2014
Full Bill Text
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