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MD SB311

MD SB311
Catastrophic Health Emergencies - Health Care Providers - Definition and Immunity (Maryland Health Care Heroes Protection Act)


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Introduced
01/13/2021
In Committee
01/13/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Altering the definition of "health care provider" for purposes of certain provisions of law governing catastrophic health emergencies to include an employee, an agent, or a contractor of a health care facility who provides or assists in the provision of health care services; specifying the acts and omissions for which and altering the circumstances under which a health care provider has civil and criminal immunity related to a catastrophic health emergency; applying the Act retroactively; etc.

AI Summary

This bill, the Maryland Health Care Heroes Protection Act, alters the definition of "health care provider" to include employees, agents, or contractors of health care facilities who provide or assist in the provision of health care services. It also specifies the acts and omissions for which a health care provider has civil and criminal immunity related to a catastrophic health emergency, and applies the Act retroactively to March 5, 2020. The bill is an emergency measure necessary for the immediate preservation of public health or safety.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Hearing 2/02 at 1:00 p.m. (on 12/28/2020)

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