5883-S AMH DENT WICM 542

  

SSB 5883 - H AMD 1293

By Representative Dent

NOT ADOPTED 03/03/2022

On page 7, beginning on line 10, after "(d)" strike all material through "situation" on line 17 and insert "A health care provider or health care facility that provided services to an unaccompanied homeless youth under subsection (3) of this section is not liable in a criminal or civil action, and not subject to professional or other disciplinary action, for accepting the informed consent of an unaccompanied homeless youth authorized under subsection (3) of this section if the provider or facility has relied upon the documentation described under subsection (3)(b) of this section. The limitation on liability provided in this subsection only limits liability stemming from a health care provider or health care facility not obtaining consent as described in RCW 7.70.030(3)"

EFFECT:   Provides that a health care provider or health care facility is not liable in a criminal or civil action, and not subject to professional or civil action, for accepting the informed consent of an unaccompanied homeless youth authorized in the underlying bill if the provider or facility has relied on documentation that the minor patient is an unaccompanied homeless youth. Provides that the limitation on liability only limits liability stemming from a health care provider or health care facility not obtaining consent.

--- END ---