Bill

HB 2886

85(R) - 2017
House Public Health
Senate State Affairs
House Public Health
Senate State Affairs
Children
Healthcare

Vote Recommendation

Yes
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Positive
  • Neutral
  • Positive

Author(s)

Stephanie Klick

Sponsor(s)

Konni Burton

Bill Caption

Relating to limiting the liability of certain healthcare providers.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. 

Bill Analysis

This bill would limit the liability of healthcare providers who do not administer prophylaxis to an infant due to the objection of the child’s parents. 

Vote Recommendation Notes

This bill is in keeping with our principles of individual liberty and personal responsibility. This bill allows a healthcare provider to respect the wishes of a parent with regards to their child's healthcare while also not getting sued for respecting the parent's wishes. It is the responsibility of the provider and the parent to determine a child's health care, not the state, and a provider should not be held liable for respecting a parent's wishes. For these reasons, we support this bill.