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TX HB5506

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Dade Phelan

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Grants ringside physicians immunity from civil liability for acts performed within the scope of their responsibilities at combative sports events

  • Excludes protection for gross negligence, meaning physicians can still be sued for actions or omissions that constitute gross negligence

  • Applies only to legal actions commenced on or after the effective date of the Act, not retroactively

  • Takes effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both legislative chambers, or September 1, 2025, if that threshold is not met

  • Amends Subchapter F, Chapter 2052 of the Occupations Code by adding new Section 2052.255

Legislative Description

Relating to immunity for ringside physicians assigned to combative sports events.

Occupational Regulation

Last Action

Laid on the table subject to call

5/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Licensing & Administrative Procedures4/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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