The bill, H.B. No. 5506, introduces a new section, 2052.255, to the Occupations Code, which provides immunity from civil liability for ringside physicians assigned to combative sports events. According to the new legal language, these physicians are protected from civil lawsuits for actions taken within the scope of their responsibilities during such events. However, this immunity does not extend to cases involving gross negligence on the part of the physician.

The provisions of this bill will only apply to actions that are initiated on or after the effective date of the Act. The bill is designed to take effect immediately if it secures a two-thirds majority vote in both houses of the Texas Legislature; otherwise, it will become effective on September 1, 2025.

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