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S. 808

Introduced

Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act of 2017

Introduced 4/4/2017•115th Congress•Senate

Latest Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 501.

7/9/2018 • Senate

Summary

Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act of 2017

This bill extends the liability insurance coverage of a state-licensed medical professional to another state when the professional provides medical services to an athlete, athletic team, or team staff member pursuant to a written agreement. Prior to providing such services, the medical professional must disclose to the insurer the nature and extent of the services. This extension of coverage does not apply at a health care facility or while a medical professional licensed in the state is transporting the injured individual to a health care facility.

Introduced in Senate • 4/4/2017

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Health
AthletesCivil actions and liabilityElementary and secondary educationHealth care qualityHealth personnelHigher educationJurisdiction and venueLicensing and registrationsProfessional sportsSchool athletics

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (28)

Party Breakdown

9
Democrats
18
Republicans
1
Independents

Sponsor

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Sen. Thune, John [R-SD]

Republican • SD

Sponsored 4/4/2017

Cosponsors (27)

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Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]

D-MN

Joined 4/4/2017

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Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH]

R-OH

Joined 4/4/2017

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Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR]

R-AR

Joined 4/4/2017

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Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]

R-IA

Joined 4/4/2017

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Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]

R-AR

Joined 4/4/2017

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Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]

R-MS

Joined 4/4/2017

Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

April 4, 2017

Committee Review

June 26, 2018

Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (2)

Reported to Senate7/9/2018
Introduced in Senate4/4/2017

Details

Bill TypeS
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors27