AL HB479

Provides civil liability immunity for transportation professionals or volunteers who provide free transportation to healthcare services, except in cases of willful or wanton misconduct.

Requires transportation providers to post a conspicuous notice on their premises or vehicle explaining the civil liability immunity to qualify for the protection.

Extends immunity protection to transportation providers who offer free rides from individuals' residences to healthcare providers.

Allows transportation providers to accept voluntary contributions from service recipients without waiving immunity protections.

Prohibits the doctrine of "respondeat superior" from holding employers liable for negligent acts of volunteer transportation entities unless the act is willful or wanton.