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OK SB300
OK SB300Public health and safety; creating the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Limited Liability Act. Emergency.
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Introduced
02/04/2019
02/04/2019
In Committee
03/19/2019
03/19/2019
Crossed Over
03/05/2019
03/05/2019
Passed
05/06/2020
05/06/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/12/2020
05/12/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to medical liability; establishing the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Limited Liability Act; providing short title; defining terms; granting immunity from civil liability for acts or omissions of certain facilities or providers under emergency declaration; establishing exceptions to immunity from liability; construing provisions; providing for applicability of act; providing for expiration of act; providing for codification; and declaring an emergency. SUBJECT: Medical Liability
AI Summary
This bill establishes the "COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Limited Liability Act" in Oklahoma. It grants immunity from civil liability to healthcare facilities and providers for any loss or harm caused by their acts or omissions that occur during the COVID-19 public health emergency, as long as the acts or omissions were not the result of gross negligence or willful misconduct and were related to providing COVID-19 healthcare services. The bill defines key terms like "COVID-19 public health emergency," "health care facility," "health care provider," and "health care services." The bill applies retroactively to any civil actions filed after the effective date and will remain in effect until October 31, 2020, or until the Governor concludes the state of emergency, whichever is later.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Approved by Governor 05/12/2020 (on 05/12/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb300&Session=2000 |
| BillText | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2019-20%20ENR/SB/SB300%20ENR.PDF |
| BillText | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2019-20%20AMENDMENTS/Amendment%20&%20Engr/SB300%20HASB%20&%20ENGR.PDF |
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