SB 889 – Allows volunteer, out-of-state health care providers to be deployed during emergencies

• Sponsor: Shields
• LR Number: 4251S.01I
• Committee: Aging, Families, Mental & Public Health
• Last Action: 2/8/2006 - SCS Voted Do Pass S Aging, Families, Mental & Public Health Committee (4251S.02C)
• Effective Date: August 28, 2006

Current Bill Summary

SCS/SB 889 - Under this act, volunteer licensed health care providers from states outside of Missouri may be deployed to provide health care necessitated by an emergency. Deployed volunteers will not be liable for civil damages for acts or omissions other than damages occasioned by willful or wanton acts or omissions.

CHRIS HOGERTY