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NJ A2721
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Brian Bergen
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AI Summary
- Grants civil liability immunity to physicians and dentists certified as volunteer medical professionals by the Department of Health for personal injury or wrongful death claims, provided care was given in good faith within their scope of practice
- Requires certification applicants to be licensed in New Jersey, deemed federal Public Health Service employees at a free clinic, and have provided at least 4 hours weekly of qualifying health services for 4 consecutive weeks
- Maintaining certification requires providing at least 48 hours of qualifying health services per calendar quarter at a free clinic or free clinic offsite program, with quarterly documentation verified by a free clinic medical director
- Immunity does not apply to acts resulting from gross negligence or willful/wanton misconduct; injured parties may only seek remedy through legal action against the State
- Defines free clinics as nonprofit facilities that do not accept third-party reimbursement and either provide free care or charge based on ability to pay
Legislative Description
"Volunteer Medical Professional Health Care Act."
Health
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
1/9/2024
Committee Referrals
Health1/9/2024
Full Bill Text
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