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AZ HB2846

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2020

Primary Sponsor

Amish Shah

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-fourth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2020)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 12-820.05 regarding tort immunity for public entities and public employees.

  • Clarifies that public entities are not liable for criminal felonies committed by public employees unless the entity knew of the employee's propensity for that action, with an exception for motor vehicle operation.

  • Adds new immunity protection for public officers who provide emergency medical care gratuitously and in good faith in public buildings, public gatherings, or emergency scenes, limiting liability to cases of gross negligence.

Legislative Description

Public officials; entities; civil liability

Public Employees

Last Action

House minority caucus: Do pass

2/27/2020

Full Bill Text

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