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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 85(R)

House Bill 2886

House Author:  Klick

Effective:  9-1-17

Senate Sponsor:  Burton


            House Bill 2886 amends the Health and Safety Code to exempt a physician, nurse, midwife, or other person in attendance at childbirth who is unable to apply the required prophylaxis to prevent ophthalmia neonatorum due to the objection of a newborn infant's parent, managing conservator, or guardian from the offense, other liability, or professional disciplinary action for failure to perform that duty.