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MA H2322

MA H2322
Relative to emergency and disaster planning for health care providers


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to exempt health care providers from liability when rendering certain emergency care. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill exempts health care providers from liability when rendering emergency care, treatment, advice, or assistance during a federal, state, or local disaster or emergency situation, including but not limited to public health emergencies. The bill amends the existing law to provide this liability protection for good-faith acts or omissions by health care providers, as defined in the state's health care laws, while they are engaged in their duties during such emergency situations.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4874 (on 08/09/2018)

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