BILL · 2003–04 SESSION

HB 2461: Hth care provider liability

Regarding liability for licensed health care providers providing services to low-income patients.

Summary

Provides that any licensed health care provider as listed in RCW 18.130.040 in the state of Washington who, without compensation or the expectation of compensation, provides health care services at a community health care setting is not liable for civil damages resulting from any act or omission in the rendering of such care, other than acts or omissions constituting gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct.

From the Bill Digest (HB 2461), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to liability for licensed health care providers;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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