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 Bill Status of HB6558  93rd General Assembly


Short Description:  GOOD SAMARITAN-PUB HLTH EMERG

House Sponsors
Rep. Elizabeth Coulson

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/11/2005HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
745 ILCS 49/27 new


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Good Samaritan Act. Provides an exemption from civil liability for emergency care or treatment or supplies given in good faith which are related to or arise out of a public health emergency. Liability for civil damages will be imposed for willful or wanton misconduct on the part of the person in providing the care or treatment or supplies. Defines a "public health emergency". Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/6/2004HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Elizabeth Coulson
  2/6/2004HouseFirst Reading
  2/6/2004HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  1/11/2005HouseSession Sine Die

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