Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2020
USA116th CongressHR-6283| House
| Updated: 3/13/2020
Raul Ruiz
Democratic Representative
California
Cosponsors (16)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)Bob Gibbs (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Roger Marshall (Republican)Steven M. Palazzo (Republican)Andy Harris (Republican)Steve Stivers (Republican)C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (Democratic)David Scott (Democratic)J. French Hill (Republican)Ami Bera (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Larry Bucshon (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)David P. Roe (Republican)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)
Judiciary Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2020 This bill extends liability protection for harm caused by acts or omissions by volunteer health care professionals in the course of providing certain health care services during specified public-health or national emergencies or major disasters. However, such liability protection shall not apply if (1) the harm was caused by willful or criminal misconduct, gross negligence, reckless misconduct, or a conscious flagrant indifference to the rights or safety of the individual harmed; or (2) the health care professional provided services under the influence of alcohol or an intoxicating drug.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Health
Civil actions and liabilityDisaster relief and insuranceEmergency medical services and trauma careEvidence and witnessesFederal preemptionHealth care qualityHealth personnelLicensing and registrationsSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2020
USA116th CongressHR-6283| House
| Updated: 3/13/2020
Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2020 This bill extends liability protection for harm caused by acts or omissions by volunteer health care professionals in the course of providing certain health care services during specified public-health or national emergencies or major disasters. However, such liability protection shall not apply if (1) the harm was caused by willful or criminal misconduct, gross negligence, reckless misconduct, or a conscious flagrant indifference to the rights or safety of the individual harmed; or (2) the health care professional provided services under the influence of alcohol or an intoxicating drug.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Raul Ruiz
Democratic Representative
California
Cosponsors (16)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)Bob Gibbs (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Roger Marshall (Republican)Steven M. Palazzo (Republican)Andy Harris (Republican)Steve Stivers (Republican)C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (Democratic)David Scott (Democratic)J. French Hill (Republican)Ami Bera (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Larry Bucshon (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)David P. Roe (Republican)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)
Judiciary Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee
Health
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- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Civil actions and liabilityDisaster relief and insuranceEmergency medical services and trauma careEvidence and witnessesFederal preemptionHealth care qualityHealth personnelLicensing and registrationsSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizations