Illinois 93rd Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 6558 — GOOD SAMARITAN-PUB HLTH EMERG

Last action — Session Sine Die

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 93rd 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

Amends the Good Samaritan Act. Provides an exemption from civil liability for emergency care or treatment or supplies given in good faith which are related to or arise out of a public health emergency. Liability for civil damages will be imposed for willful or wanton misconduct on the part of the person in providing the care or treatment or supplies. Defines a "public health emergency". Effective immediately.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Referred to Rules Committee

  3. First Reading

  4. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Elizabeth Coulson

Sponsors

  • Elizabeth Coulson · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Elizabeth Coulson

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety healthcare
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 6558 do?
Amends the Good Samaritan Act. Provides an exemption from civil liability for emergency care or treatment or supplies given in good faith which are related to or arise out of a public health emergency. Liability for civil damages will be imposed for willful or wanton misconduct on the part of the person in providing the care or treatment or supplies. Defines a "public health emergency". Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB 6558?
HB 6558 is sponsored by Elizabeth Coulson.
What is the current status of HB 6558?
This bill died with 93rd 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 HB 6558?
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