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S.2941: Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2021
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Oct. 6, 2021
- Latest Major Action Oct. 6, 2021
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
10 (2 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 7 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Oct. 6, 2021
Bill Summary
Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2021 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)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Oct. 6, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| Oct. 6, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Bill Cassidy (R-La.) |