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H.R.1733: Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2013
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced April 25, 2013
- Latest Major Action June 14, 2013
- See the seven similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
22 (3 Democrats, 19 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2013 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to shield a health care professional from liability under federal or state law for harm caused by any act or omission if: (1) the professional is serving as a volunteer in response to a disaster; and (2) the act or omission occurs during the period of the disaster, in the professional's capacity as such a volunteer, and in a good faith belief that the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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June 14, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
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April 26, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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April 25, 2013 |
Referred to House Judiciary
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April 25, 2013 |
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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April 25, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) |