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AZ SB1042

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

John Kavanagh

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-seventh Legislature - First Regular Session (2025)

AI Summary

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

  • Clarifies that public entities are not liable for losses arising from criminal felonies committed by public employees, unless the entity knew of the employee's propensity for that action.

  • Excludes motor vehicle operation or use from the criminal felony immunity provision, making public entities potentially liable for losses involving vehicle-related acts or omissions.

  • Maintains existing immunity for public officers who provide emergency care gratuitously and in good faith, unless the officer is guilty of gross negligence.

Legislative Description

Public entities; immunity

Immunity

Last Action

Senate read second time

1/15/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules1/14/2025
Government Institutions1/14/2025

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