Bill: HB 2886, 85(R) - 2017
Committee
House Public Health
2nd Chamber Committee
Senate State Affairs
Vote Recommendation
| Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
| 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.
