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AL SB14
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends Section 6-5-335 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to expand civil liability protections for members of organized rescue squads and volunteer nonprofit fire departments.
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Extends liability protection to members who respond to 911 calls or other emergency calls to render medical assistance or emergency medical services, in addition to existing protections for property preservation during fires.
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Protects volunteer members from civil damages for acts or omissions while providing medical assistance or emergency medical services, including injuries to fellow volunteers or property owners.
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Maintains the existing exception that protections do not apply to civil damages resulting from wanton misconduct.
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Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Civil liability, volunteer fire departments and rescue squads, protection from civil liability expanded to include responses to emergency calls for medical assistance, Sec. 6-5-335 am'd.
Civil Liability
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Judiciary
1/14/2014