Declares that in response to recent national and international disasters, it is the legislature's intent to ensure during times of state and local emergencies and disasters every health care resource available to the state is utilized.

Recognizes one of its most important resources during such times is the availability of in-state and out-of-state volunteer health care providers, specifically physicians, physician assistants, and other health care providers with extensive primary care training.

Recognizes that such providers are often reluctant to volunteer their services out of fear they may be found liable for their acts or omissions while assisting those in need during an emergency or disaster. As a way to ensure the maximum number of volunteer health care providers are available during an emergency or disaster, the legislature intends to grant immunity from civil liability to all such providers who provide emergency, medical, or other health care during emergency or disaster situations.