2021 Senate Bill 209

Revise physician liability in seatbelt notes from doctor

Introduced in the Senate

March 9, 2021

Introduced by Sen. Ed McBroom (R-38)

To establish that a physician is not liable for civil damages that result from not providing a written verification that an individual is unable to wear a seat belt in a car or wear a helmet where that is required for ORVs, snowmobiles, etc..

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

March 11, 2021

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 17, 2021

Passed in the Senate 20 to 15 (details)

To establish that a physician is not liable for civil damages that result from not providing a written verification that an individual is unable to wear a seat belt in a car or wear a helmet where that is required for ORVs, snowmobiles, etc.

Received in the House

March 17, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation

Feb. 17, 2022

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.