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S.808: Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act of 2017
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced April 4, 2017
- Latest Major Action July 9, 2018
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
27 (9 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 17 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Reported to Senate - July 9, 2018
- Introduced in Senate - April 4, 2017
Bill Summary
Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act of 2017 This bill extends the liability insurance coverage of a state-licensed medical professional to another state when the professional provides medical services to an athlete, athletic team, or team staff member pursuant to a written agreement. Prior to providing such services, the medical professional must disclose to the insurer the nature and extent of the services. This extension of coverage does...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| July 9, 2018 |
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 501.
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| July 9, 2018 |
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Alexander with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
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| June 26, 2018 |
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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| April 4, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| April 4, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by John Thune (R-S.D.) |