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MS HB666
Bill
Status
3/22/2016
Primary Sponsor
Mark Formby
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AI Summary
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Amends Mississippi Code Section 73-25-38 to include dentists alongside physicians, physician assistants, and certified nurse practitioners in immunity protections for providing charitable medical or health services without expectation of payment.
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Dentists providing charitable services in good faith are immune from civil liability if a written waiver is executed in advance, except in cases of willful or gross negligence.
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Extends immunity to dentists assisting with emergency management or disaster response who voluntarily provide services without compensation, provided they act in good faith and within the scope of their license.
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Effective date is July 1, 2016.
Legislative Description
Dentists; provide immunity for if necessary medical services are provided without expectation of payment.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/22/2016