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MS HB1418
Bill
Status
1/31/2017
Primary Sponsor
Jeffrey Smith
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 73-25-38, Mississippi Code of 1972, to expand immunity for physicians serving as "doctor of the day" for the Mississippi Legislature.
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Extends civil liability immunity to any licensed physician (not just retired physicians) who voluntarily serves as "doctor of the day" for members of the State Legislature, legislative staff, other state employees, and Capitol visitors.
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Immunity applies to medical care or treatment provided during the service and does not cover acts of willful or gross negligence or misconduct.
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Maintains existing immunity provisions for physicians providing charitable medical services, emergency disaster relief, and those serving under special volunteer medical licenses.
Legislative Description
Legislature's "doctor of the day"; extend civil immunity to any licensed physician serving as.
Last Action
Died In Committee
1/31/2017