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MS HB669
Bill
Status
3/20/2017
Primary Sponsor
Jeffrey Smith
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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Exempts immunity from covering acts of willful or gross negligence or misconduct.
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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.
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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