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CT SB00275
Bill
Status
2/28/2018
Primary Sponsor
Public Safety and Security Committee
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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Immunity does not extend to acts or omissions constituting gross, wilful, or wanton negligence.
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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