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CT SB00275

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/28/2018

Primary Sponsor

Public Safety and Security Committee

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Origin

Senate

2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Extends civil immunity under Connecticut's Good Samaritan law to paid and volunteer firefighters, police officers, state/regional/municipal animal control officers, and emergency medical service personnel who provide emergency medical assistance to animals.

  • Protects covered first responders and animal control officers from liability for injuries to or death of animals resulting from ordinary negligence while rendering emergency medical aid.

  • Immunity does not extend to acts or omissions constituting gross, wilful, or wanton negligence.

  • Effective October 1, 2018, amending section 52-557b of the general statutes.

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Public Hearing 03/06

3/2/2018

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Security2/28/2018

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