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Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-1350| Senate 
| Updated: 5/7/2019
Bill Cassidy

Bill Cassidy

Republican Senator

Louisiana

Cosponsors (11)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Angus S. King (Independent)Tom Cotton (Republican)James M. Inhofe (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Joe Manchin (Independent)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 201 9 This bill shields health care professionals from liability under federal or state law for harm caused by an act or omission while (1) the professional is serving as a volunteer in response to a disaster; and (2) such act or omission occurs during the period of the disaster, in the state where the disaster has been declared, in the professional's capacity as a volunteer, during the course of providing a service for which the professional is licensed or certified, and with a good faith belief that the individual being treated is in need of health care services. This protection from liability does not apply if (1) the harm was caused by an act or omission constituting 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 professional rendered the health care services under the influence of alcohol or an intoxicating drug.
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Timeline
May 7, 2019
Introduced in Senate
May 7, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Mar 13, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-6283
Introduced in House
  • May 7, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 7, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • March 13, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-6283
    Introduced in House

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-14: Commitment to Defeat the Virus and Keep America Healthy Act
  • HR 116-6283: Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2020
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 2019

USA116th CongressS-1350| Senate 
| Updated: 5/7/2019
Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 201 9 This bill shields health care professionals from liability under federal or state law for harm caused by an act or omission while (1) the professional is serving as a volunteer in response to a disaster; and (2) such act or omission occurs during the period of the disaster, in the state where the disaster has been declared, in the professional's capacity as a volunteer, during the course of providing a service for which the professional is licensed or certified, and with a good faith belief that the individual being treated is in need of health care services. This protection from liability does not apply if (1) the harm was caused by an act or omission constituting 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 professional rendered the health care services under the influence of alcohol or an intoxicating drug.
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Timeline
May 7, 2019
Introduced in Senate
May 7, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Mar 13, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-6283
Introduced in House
  • May 7, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 7, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • March 13, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-6283
    Introduced in House
Bill Cassidy

Bill Cassidy

Republican Senator

Louisiana

Cosponsors (11)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Angus S. King (Independent)Tom Cotton (Republican)James M. Inhofe (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Joe Manchin (Independent)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-14: Commitment to Defeat the Virus and Keep America Healthy Act
  • HR 116-6283: Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2020
  • 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