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Introduced
02/29/2016
02/29/2016
In Committee
02/29/2016
02/29/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to liability protection for disaster volunteers; and of Sean Garballey and others relative to liability protection for disaster volunteers,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2149).
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend Chapter 112 of the General Laws to provide liability protection for registered nurses who volunteer their services during a disaster or emergency. A "disaster" is defined as a public health emergency declared by the governor or local authorities when local resources are insufficient. A "volunteer" is a licensed registered nurse in good standing who offers their services without pay. Under this bill, such a volunteer nurse providing care to disaster victims will not face disciplinary action from their licensing board or be held civilly or criminally liable for any harm caused, unless it amounts to criminal negligence. Furthermore, if a volunteer nurse is injured, disabled, or dies while serving, they will be treated as a state employee and compensated accordingly under existing workers' compensation laws.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Public Health (Joint)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2356 (on 06/23/2016)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S2149 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S2149 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S2149.pdf |
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