Relating to vicarious liability of certain health organizations for medical care provided by a physician the organization employs.
HB 5076 requires certified health organizations (like hospitals and clinics) to adopt policies ensuring employed physicians make independent medical decisions without organizational interference. If these policies are followed and the organization doesn't interfere with a physician's judgment, the organization cannot be held liable for the physician's medical care. The bill amends the Occupations Code to create this protection, directly affecting healthcare entities that employ physicians. This change focuses on clarifying liability boundaries rather than altering patient care standards.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 7, 2025
Last action May 10, 2025
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14
Key actions
6
Committee
7
May 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report sent to Calendars
lower
May 9, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report distributed
lower
May 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably as substituted
lower
Apr 23, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in committee
lower
Apr 23, 2025
Lower · Passed
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
lower
Apr 16, 2025
Lower · Passed
No action taken in committee
lower
Apr 7, 2025
Committee
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
lower
Apr 7, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
3 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jeff Leach
RRepublican
P
Joanne Shofner
RRepublican
P
Lacey Hull
RRepublican
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