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- H.R.865
H.R.865: Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2015
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Feb. 11, 2015
- Latest Major Action March 16, 2015
- See the seven similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
48 (6 Democrats, 42 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 11, 2015
Bill Summary
Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2015 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 a volunteer, and in a good faith belief that the individual...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 16, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
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| Feb. 13, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Feb. 11, 2015 |
Referred to House Judiciary
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| Feb. 11, 2015 |
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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| Feb. 11, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) |