Summary of the Introduced Bill

HB 1671 -- Medical Malpractice Insurance

Sponsor:  Cooper

This bill specifies that any licensed physician who is the
medical director of a Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team
which has written medical protocols or rendered medical services
in the field will be eligible for medical malpractice insurance
for the services rendered.  The physician or his or her agents or
employees acting in their professional capacity will be immune
from civil liability for any damages or administrative sanctions
for certain specified services but will be liable for damages due
to willful or wanton acts or omissions in rendering these
services.

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Missouri House of Representatives
95th General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
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