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Legal Protection for Volunteer Health Professionals During Disasters

This new law protects volunteer healthcare professionals from legal liability for harm caused while providing aid during disasters. This aims to encourage more professionals to offer help in emergencies, potentially improving access to healthcare during crises. Citizens can expect faster and broader medical assistance in difficult times.
Key points
Doctors and other medical professionals who volunteer during disasters will be protected from lawsuits for damages.
Protection applies to actions taken in good faith, within their professional scope, and in a declared disaster area.
Exceptions to protection include willful or criminal misconduct, gross negligence, or providing aid under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
The act encourages registration with volunteer health professional systems to speed up emergency response.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_2819
Sponsor: Rep. Bucshon, Larry [R-IN-8]
Process start date: 2023-04-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_2819.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-04-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Doctors and other medical professionals who volunteer during disasters will be protected from lawsuits for damages.
  • Protection applies to actions taken in good faith, within their professional scope, and in a declared disaster area.
  • Exceptions to protection include willful or criminal misconduct, gross negligence, or providing aid under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
  • The act encourages registration with volunteer health professional systems to speed up emergency response.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Bucshon, Larry [R-IN-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Health Courts and Law Security