Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2020

House Bill 6283 - Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2020: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of House Bill 6283 Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2020 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/8/2022, 11:14 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 6283

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, or a conscious flagrant indifference to the rights or safety of the individual harmed; or (2) the health care professional provided services under the influence of alcohol or an intoxicating drug.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6283

Bill HR 6283 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 13, 2020. Bill HR 6283 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on March 13, 2020. Bill HR 6283's most recent activity was 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. as of March 13, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6283

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6283

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

- Licensing and registrations

- Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6283

Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2020

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 2020