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MS HB669

Bill

Status

Passed

3/20/2017

Primary Sponsor

Jeffrey Smith

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 73-25-38 of the Mississippi Code to extend civil liability immunity to any licensed physician serving as "doctor of the day" for the Mississippi State Legislature, not just retired physicians.

  • Provides immunity from civil action liability for medical care or treatment provided while voluntarily serving as "doctor of the day" for legislators, state employees, or Capitol visitors.

  • Exempts immunity from covering acts of willful or gross negligence or misconduct.

  • Physician must hold either an unrestricted license to practice medicine in any U.S. state or a special volunteer medical license under Section 73-25-18.

  • Takes effect upon passage.

Legislative Description

Legislature's "doctor of the day"; extend civil immunity to any licensed physician serving as.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/20/2017

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division A2/20/2017
Judiciary A1/13/2017

Full Bill Text

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