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MS HB1418

Bill

Status

Failed

1/31/2017

Primary Sponsor

Jeffrey Smith

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 73-25-38, Mississippi Code of 1972, to expand immunity for physicians serving as "doctor of the day" for the Mississippi Legislature.

  • 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.

  • Immunity applies to medical care or treatment provided during the service and does not cover acts of willful or gross negligence or misconduct.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A1/16/2017

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