"Volunteer Medical Professional Health Care Act."
This bill grants civil immunity from lawsuits to licensed physicians and dentists who volunteer at qualifying free clinics in New Jersey. To qualify, professionals must be certified by the Department of Health, maintain active licensure, and provide at least four hours of care weekly at a free clinic (or offsite program) for four consecutive weeks. Certification must be maintained by completing 48 hours of volunteer care per quarter, with immunity applying only to ordinary care - excluding gross negligence or willful misconduct. The law aims to encourage more volunteer medical services at clinics serving uninsured patients, potentially reducing reliance on Medicaid.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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Tony Bucco
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