1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to health; providing immunity from liability for volunteer dentists under 
1.3 	certain circumstances;proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, 
1.4 	chapter 604A.
1.5 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.6 	Section 1. [604A.36] VOLUNTEER DENTISTS.
1.7 	A dentist licensed under chapter 150A who satisfies the criteria to be classified 
1.8 	as a critical access dental provider by the commissioner of human services under 
1.9 	section 256B.76, subdivision 4, and who, without compensation or the expectation of 
1.10 	compensation, provides dental care is not liable for any civil damages as a result of acts or 
1.11 	omissions by that dentist in rendering the dental care, unless the person acts in a willful 
1.12 	and wanton or reckless manner in providing the care or acts outside the scope of practice 
1.13 	as determined by the Board of Dentistry pursuant to chapter 150A.