A bill to encourage the rendering of in-flight emergency care aboard aircraft by requiring the placement of emergency first aid medical supplies and equipment aboard aircraft and by relieving appropriate persons of liability for the provision and use of such equipment and supplies.
In-Flight Medical Emergencies Act - Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue final rules requiring passenger- carrying aircraft to carry medical supplies and equipment for the treatment of in-flight emergencies.
Provides relief from State or Federal civil liability for any licensed medical personnel (except a physician or osteopath) or air carrier employee who renders emergency medical aid on an airplane or who continues such aid until arrival at a medical facility.
Makes such relief from liability inapplicable if the actions were done recklessly or with gross negligence.
Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From Justice.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Committee on Commerce. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator Danforth without amendment. With written report No. 99-93.
Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator Danforth without amendment. With written report No. 99-93.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 210.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.
Referred to Subcommittee on Aviation.
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