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CT HB06038
Bill
Status
1/19/2017
Primary Sponsor
Public Safety and Security Committee
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AI Summary
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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.
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Shields covered first responders and animal control officers from liability for ordinary negligence when rendering emergency aid to animals, as determined by their judgment.
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Exempts immunity from protection if injuries result from gross, wilful, or wanton negligence by the responder.
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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