A bill to encourage in-flight care aboard aircraft by requiring the placement of emergency equipment, supplies, and drugs aboard aircraft and by relieving appropriate persons of liability for the provision and use of such emergency equipment, supplies, and drugs.
In-Flight Medical Emergencies Act - Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue final rules requiring passenger-carrying aircraft of 30 seats or more to carry medical supplies, drugs, and equipment for the temporary treatment of in-flight emergencies.
Provides relief from State or Federal civil liability for any licensed medical personnel or air carrier employee who renders emergency medical aid on an airplane or who continues such aid until arrival at a medical facility.
Extends such relief to an airplane's crew and owner or operator for providing on-board emergency medical supplies.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 904.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.
Referred to Subcommittee on Aviation.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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