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Legislative Administration committee approves SB 197 as amended to clarify standing-order authority, limit liability for issuing officer
Summary
The Legislative Administration Committee voted unanimously to report SB 197 "ought to pass as amended," adopting amendment 2025188h that clarifies standing-order authority for the registered nurse employed by the Legislature and limits liability for the issuing chief medical officer when acting in good faith and with reasonable care.
The Legislative Administration Committee voted unanimously to report SB 197 "ought to pass as amended," adopting amendment 2025188h. The amendment clarifies the department's authority to issue standing orders for the registered nurse employed by the Legislature and includes language limiting civil and criminal liability for the department's chief medical officer when that officer issues such standing orders while "acting in good faith and with reasonable care."
John Williams, legislative director for health and services, told the committee the language was modeled on provisions the department already uses for standing orders such as naloxone and epinephrine and said the office of the…
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