SB 86
Provides immunity from liability to certain providers of health care. (BDR 3-501)
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Bill overview
This bill provides legal protection, or immunity, to certain healthcare providers who conduct forensic medical examinations or strangulation forensic medical examinations. Specifically, it shields these providers from civil lawsuits for damages resulting from acts or omissions that don't involve gross negligence, as long as the examination or subsequent medical treatment is performed in good faith. This aims to encourage these vital examinations to be conducted without fear of legal repercussions.
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Senate Committee on Judiciary
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