Relating to health care services provided at a hospital by a physician who is not a member of the hospital's medical staff and the hospital's liability for health care services provided by such a physician.
SB 120 requires hospitals to grant temporary privileges to physicians not on their medical staff when a patient has an existing relationship with that physician and requests care from them. It limits hospital liability for damages arising from care provided by such physicians, stating hospitals cannot be held liable for this care under the law. The bill directly affects hospitals, patients seeking care from specific physicians, and physicians not affiliated with a hospital's medical staff. This policy change would take effect September 1, 2025, if not passed with immediate effect.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Nov 12, 2024
Last action Feb 3, 2025
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Feb 3, 2025
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Referred to Health & Human Services
upper
Feb 3, 2025
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upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Party
State
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P
Bob Hall
RRepublican
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