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ID H0353
ID H0353Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding immunity for volunteer health care providers.
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Introduced
01/16/2018
01/16/2018
In Committee
02/14/2018
02/14/2018
Crossed Over
01/29/2018
01/29/2018
Passed
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/07/2018
03/07/2018
Introduced Session
2018 Regular Session
Bill Summary
HEALTH CARE -- Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding immunity for volunteer health care providers.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to revise provisions regarding immunity for volunteer health care providers. Specifically, it defines a "community health screening event" as an event where health care providers volunteer to provide health screenings without compensation, and it extends the existing immunity from liability for health care providers who volunteer at free medical clinics to also cover those who provide health screenings at community health screening events. The bill also clarifies that free medical clinics can accept voluntary contributions to cover their overhead expenses, as long as no portion of the funds is used to compensate the health care providers.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Health and Welfare Committee (House)
Last Action
Reported Signed by Governor on March 7, 2018 Session Law Chapter 38 Effective: 07/01/2018 (on 03/07/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2018/legislation/H0353/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2018/legislation/H0353.pdf |
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