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2004 SESSION
HB 280 Indigent care; physicians providing services without charge immune from liability.
Introduced by: Harry R. Purkey | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Physician liability for uncompensated care to the indigent; immunity. Provides that any licensed physician who delivers health care services without charge to individuals who are indigent shall not be liable for any civil damages for any act or omission resulting from the rendering of such services in good faith unless such act or omission was the result of such physician's gross negligence or willful misconduct.
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HISTORY
- 01/14/04 House: Presented & ordered printed, prefiled 01/08/04 047481472
- 01/14/04 House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 02/02/04 House: Passed by indefinitely in C. J. (22-Y 0-N)