Government tort claims: dentists.
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AB 2557 — Government tort claims: dentists.
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Assembly
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2009-2010 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Existing law governs the tort liability and immunity of public entities and their officers and employees, claims and actions against public entities and their officers and employees, insurance indemnification, and the defense and indemnification of public officers and employees. Existing law provides that a public employee is not liable for an injury resulting from his or her act or omission where the act or omission was the result of the exercise of the discretion vested in him or her, whether or not that discretion is abused. This bill would provide that a licensed dentist, as defined, is entitled to all of the immunities from liability provided a public employee when treating or diagnosing a patient at no cost to the patient, as specified. The bill would provide instead that the state may be held liable for any injury or damages resulting from that treatment or diagnosis.
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Action History
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From committee without further action.
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In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
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Referred to Com. on JUD.
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Read first time.
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From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
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Introduced. To print.
Sponsors
- Salas · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Sponsors (1)
- Salas
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (121)
121 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does AB 2557 do?
- Existing law governs the tort liability and immunity of public entities and their officers and employees, claims and actions against public entities and their officers and employees, insurance indemnification, and the defense and indemnification of public officers and employees. Existing law provides that a public employee is not liable for an injury resulting from his or her act or omission where the act or omission was the result of the exercise of the discretion vested in him or her, whether or not that discretion is abused. This bill would provide that a licensed dentist, as defined, is entitled to all of the immunities from liability provided a public employee when treating or diagnosing a patient at no cost to the patient, as specified. The bill would provide instead that the state may be held liable for any injury or damages resulting from that treatment or diagnosis.
- Who sponsors AB 2557?
- AB 2557 is sponsored by Salas.
- What is the current status of AB 2557?
- This bill died with 2009-2010 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track AB 2557?
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