Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2016

Senate Bill 3101 - Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2016: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 3101 Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2016 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/11/2023, 1:32 PM

Congressional Summary of S 3101

Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2016

This bill 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 being treated is in need of health care services.

This protection from liability does not apply if: (1) the harm was caused by an act or omission constituting willful or criminal misconduct, gross negligence, reckless misconduct, or a conscious flagrant indifference to the rights or safety of the individual harmed; or (2) the professional rendered the health care services under the influence of alcohol or an intoxicating drug.

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Current Status of Bill S 3101

Bill S 3101 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 27, 2016. Bill S 3101 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the Senate on June 27, 2016. Bill S 3101's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of June 27, 2016

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3101

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3101

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Civil actions and liability

- Disaster relief and insurance

- Emergency medical services and trauma care

- Evidence and witnesses

- Federal preemption

- Health care quality

- Health personnel

- Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3101

Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2016

A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to limit the liability of health care professionals who volunteer to provide health care services in response to a disaster.

Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2016