Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
Coronavirus Provider Protection Act This bill generally exempts health care professionals and related health care entities (e.g., hospitals and medical clinics) from liability for harm caused in the course of arranging or providing health care services during the COVID-19 public health emergency. To be exempt from liability, professionals and entities must provide these services in good faith, even if a service is outside a professional's normal area of practice, or withhold these services for reasons related to the COVID-19 public health emergency. However, this exemption does not apply (1) if the act or omission constitutes willful or criminal misconduct, gross negligence, reckless misconduct, or a conscious flagrant indifference to the rights or safety of the individual harmed; or (2) if the professional provides the services while under the influence of alcohol or certain drugs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Law
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthCivil actions and liabilityEmergency medical services and trauma careFederal preemptionHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth facilities and institutionsHealth personnelInfectious and parasitic diseasesState and local government operations
Coronavirus Provider Protection Act
USA117th CongressHR-3021| House
| Updated: 11/9/2021
Coronavirus Provider Protection Act This bill generally exempts health care professionals and related health care entities (e.g., hospitals and medical clinics) from liability for harm caused in the course of arranging or providing health care services during the COVID-19 public health emergency. To be exempt from liability, professionals and entities must provide these services in good faith, even if a service is outside a professional's normal area of practice, or withhold these services for reasons related to the COVID-19 public health emergency. However, this exemption does not apply (1) if the act or omission constitutes willful or criminal misconduct, gross negligence, reckless misconduct, or a conscious flagrant indifference to the rights or safety of the individual harmed; or (2) if the professional provides the services while under the influence of alcohol or certain drugs.
Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee
Law
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthCivil actions and liabilityEmergency medical services and trauma careFederal preemptionHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth facilities and institutionsHealth personnelInfectious and parasitic diseasesState and local government operations