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CT HB06038

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/19/2017

Primary Sponsor

Public Safety and Security Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Connecticut General Statutes Section 52-557b to add civil immunity protections for paid or volunteer firefighters, police officers, animal control officers, and emergency medical service personnel who provide emergency medical assistance to animals.

  • Shields covered first responders and animal control officers from liability for ordinary negligence when rendering emergency aid to animals, as determined by their judgment.

  • Exempts immunity from protection if injuries result from gross, wilful, or wanton negligence by the responder.

  • Takes effect October 1, 2017.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Good Samaritan Protections For First Responders And Animal Control Officers Who Render Emergency Medical Assistance To Animals.

Last Action

Referred by House to Committee on Judiciary

4/19/2017

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/19/2017
Public Safety and Security1/19/2017

Full Bill Text

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