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Introduced
05/28/2020
05/28/2020
In Committee
05/28/2020
05/28/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To provide for liability protection for health care providers for damages with respect to any harm caused by any act or omission of such health care professional or related health care entity in the course of arranging for or providing health care services during the COVID 19 public health emergency period, and for other purposes. 1
AI Summary
This bill, the Coronavirus Provider Protection Act, provides liability protection for health care providers for any harm caused by their acts or omissions in the course of arranging for or providing health care services during the COVID-19 public health emergency period. The bill limits the liability of covered health care providers, including health care professionals and related health care entities, as long as the services were provided in good faith or withheld for reasons related to the pandemic. Exceptions to the liability protection include willful or criminal misconduct, gross negligence, or the provision of services under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The bill preempts inconsistent state laws, but allows for greater protections under state laws.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (39)
David Roe (R)*,
Don Bacon (R),
Jim Baird (R),
Troy Balderson (R),
Andy Barr (R),
Larry Bucshon (R),
Ted Budd (R),
Michael Burgess (R),
Ben Cline (R),
Tom Cole (R),
Lou Correa (D),
Jim Costa (D),
Neal Dunn (R),
Drew Ferguson (R),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Jenniffer González (R),
Andy Harris (R),
Christopher Jacobs (R),
John Joyce (R),
David Kustoff (R),
Bob Latta (R),
Barry Loudermilk (R),
Roger Marshall (R),
Alex Mooney (R),
Markwayne Mullin (R),
Greg Murphy (R),
Steven Palazzo (R),
Collin Peterson (D),
Bill Posey (R),
Kurt Schrader (D),
David Scott (D),
Lloyd Smucker (R),
Steve Stivers (R),
Van Taylor (R),
Bennie Thompson (D),
William Timmons (R),
Jeff Van Drew (R),
Ann Wagner (R),
Don Young (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 05/28/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/7059/all-info | 05/29/2020 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7059/BILLS-116hr7059ih.pdf | 06/22/2020 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7059/BILLS-116hr7059ih.pdf.pdf | 06/22/2020 |
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