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NE LB53

NE LB53
Provide immunity for health care providers acting in conformance with the crisis standard of care during a COVID-19 state of emergency


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Introduced
01/07/2021
In Committee
01/11/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/20/2022

Introduced Session

107th Legislature

Bill Summary

A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to the Nebraska Hospital-Medical Liability Act; to amend section 44-2855, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska; to provide for immunity for health care providers acting in conformance with the crisis standard of care during a COVID-19 state of emergency; to define terms; to harmonize provisions; and to repeal the original section.

AI Summary

This bill provides immunity for healthcare providers acting in accordance with the "crisis standard of care" during a declared COVID-19 state of emergency in Nebraska. It defines key terms like "COVID-19 state of emergency" and "crisis standard of care," which refers to the state's published guidance for delivering healthcare during the pandemic when resources are insufficient. The bill amends the Nebraska Hospital-Medical Liability Act to include this new provision for immunity, aiming to protect healthcare providers from civil liability when their care falls short of the ordinary standard due to the COVID-19 emergency.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Indefinitely postponed (on 04/20/2022)

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