2005 House Bill 5375 / 2006 Public Act 25

Expand retired physician’s “good Samaritan” law

Introduced in the House

Oct. 26, 2005

Introduced by Rep. Gary Newell (R-87)

To extend (limited) immunity from tort claims (lawsuits) to retired physicians who provides volunteer health care for medically indigent individuals. This expands the “good Samaritan” law.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Nov. 9, 2005

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 29, 2005

Passed in the House 103 to 1 (details)

Received in the Senate

Nov. 30, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Dec. 7, 2005

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 2, 2006

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Feb. 16, 2006