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H.R.6283: Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2020
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 13, 2020
- Latest Major Action March 13, 2020
- See the seven similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
16 (6 Democrats, 10 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 13, 2020
Bill Summary
Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2020 This bill extends liability protection for harm caused by acts or omissions by volunteer health care professionals in the course of providing certain health care services during specified public-health or national emergencies or major disasters. However, such liability protection shall not apply if (1) the harm was caused by willful or criminal misconduct, gross negligence, reckless misconduct,...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 13, 2020 |
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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| March 13, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Raul Ruiz (D-Calif.) |