42 USC 11111 - Professional review

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 26, 2024

§ 11111.

Professional review

(a)

In general

(1)

Limitation on damages for professional review actions

If a professional review action (as defined in section 11151(9) of this title) of a professional review body meets all the standards specified in section 11112(a) of this title, except as provided in subsection (b)—

(A)

the professional review body,

(B)

any person acting as a member or staff to the body,

(C)

any person under a contract or other formal agreement with the body, and

(D)

any person who participates with or assists the body with respect to the action,

shall not be liable in damages under any law of the United States or of any State (or political subdivision thereof) with respect to the action. The preceding sentence shall not apply to damages under any law of the United States or any State relating to the civil rights of any person or persons, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. 2000e, et seq. and the Civil Rights Acts, 42 U.S.C. 1981, et seq. Nothing in this paragraph shall prevent the United States or any Attorney General of a State from bringing an action, including an action under section 15c of title 15, where such an action is otherwise authorized.

(2)

Protection for those providing information to professional review bodies

(b)

Exception

(c)

Treatment under State laws

(1)

Professional review actions taken on or after October 14, 1989

(2)

Exceptions

(A)

State early opt-in

(B)

Effective date of election

(Pub. L. 99–660, title IV, § 411, Nov. 14, 1986, 100 Stat. 3784; Pub. L. 100–177, title IV, § 402(c), as added Pub. L. 101–239, title VI, § 6103(e)(6)(A), Dec. 19, 1989, 103 Stat. 2208.)

cite as: 42 USC 11111