HB380 Summary

• Amends Code of Alabama sections 6-5-332.1 and 6-5-332.2 to provide civil immunity protection to response action contractors responding to hazardous materials discharges, even if they receive compensation for services rendered.

• Clarifies that response action contractors and other persons providing assistance consistent with the National Contingency Plan are not liable for removal costs or damages resulting from their actions or omissions.

• Expands the definition of "oil" under the Alabama Act Regarding Liability for Persons Responding to Oil Spills to explicitly include gasoline.

• Maintains exceptions to immunity for persons whose acts or omissions proximately caused the original discharge, those engaged in gross negligence or willful misconduct, and responsible parties for oil spills.

• Effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.