Texas SB842 grants immunity to ringside physicians for acts within their responsibilities at combative sports events, except for gross negligence.

Texas SB842 amends the Occupations Code to provide immunity for ringside physicians from civil liability for acts within their responsibilities at combative sports events. This immunity does not apply to cases involving gross negligence. The immunity applies only to actions commenced after the effective date of the Act. If the bill receives a two-thirds vote in both houses, it takes effect immediately; otherwise, it takes effect on September 1, 2025.

Texas SB842 grants immunity to ringside physicians for acts within their responsibilities at combative sports events, except for gross negligence.

Texas SB842 amends the Occupations Code to provide immunity for ringside physicians from civil liability for acts within their responsibilities at combative sports events. This immunity does not apply to cases involving gross negligence. The immunity applies only to actions commenced after the effective date of the Act. If the bill receives a two-thirds vote in both houses, it takes effect immediately; otherwise, it takes effect on September 1, 2025.