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Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act of 2017

USA115th CongressS-808| Senate 
| Updated: 7/9/2018
John Thune

John Thune

Republican Senator

South Dakota

Cosponsors (27)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Bill Cassidy (Republican)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Jerry Moran (Republican)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Todd Young (Republican)Joe Donnelly (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Tom Cotton (Republican)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Joe Manchin (Independent)Mike Rounds (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)John Kennedy (Republican)Claire McCaskill (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Pat Roberts (Republican)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Chuck Grassley (Republican)Rob Portman (Republican)John Hoeven (Republican)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act of 2017 This bill extends the liability insurance coverage of a state-licensed medical professional to another state when the professional provides medical services to an athlete, athletic team, or team staff member pursuant to a written agreement. Prior to providing such services, the medical professional must disclose to the insurer the nature and extent of the services. This extension of coverage does not apply at a health care facility or while a medical professional licensed in the state is transporting the injured individual to a health care facility.

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Timeline
Apr 4, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Apr 4, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jun 26, 2018
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jul 9, 2018
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Alexander with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Jul 9, 2018
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 501.
  • April 4, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 4, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • June 26, 2018
    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • July 9, 2018
    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Alexander with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • July 9, 2018
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 501.

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Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act of 2017

USA115th CongressS-808| Senate 
| Updated: 7/9/2018
Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act of 2017 This bill extends the liability insurance coverage of a state-licensed medical professional to another state when the professional provides medical services to an athlete, athletic team, or team staff member pursuant to a written agreement. Prior to providing such services, the medical professional must disclose to the insurer the nature and extent of the services. This extension of coverage does not apply at a health care facility or while a medical professional licensed in the state is transporting the injured individual to a health care facility.

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Timeline
Apr 4, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Apr 4, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jun 26, 2018
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jul 9, 2018
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Alexander with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Jul 9, 2018
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 501.
  • April 4, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 4, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • June 26, 2018
    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • July 9, 2018
    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Alexander with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • July 9, 2018
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 501.
John Thune

John Thune

Republican Senator

South Dakota

Cosponsors (27)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Bill Cassidy (Republican)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Jerry Moran (Republican)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Todd Young (Republican)Joe Donnelly (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Tom Cotton (Republican)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Joe Manchin (Independent)Mike Rounds (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)John Kennedy (Republican)Claire McCaskill (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Pat Roberts (Republican)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Chuck Grassley (Republican)Rob Portman (Republican)John Hoeven (Republican)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 115-302: FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AthletesCivil actions and liabilityElementary and secondary educationHealth care qualityHealth personnelHigher educationJurisdiction and venueLicensing and registrationsProfessional sportsSchool athletics