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CT HB07190

Bill

Status

Passed

7/8/2019

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Extends good samaritan immunity to persons or entities that provide or maintain opioid antagonists in cabinets containing automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) for acts or omissions constituting ordinary negligence.

  • Protects licensed medical professionals, nurses, trained CPR providers, and AED operators who voluntarily provide emergency assistance from liability for ordinary negligence.

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

  • Requires paid or volunteer firefighters, police officers, and emergency medical services personnel to complete training in CPR and AED use per American Red Cross or American Heart Association guidelines.

  • Effective October 1, 2019.

Legislative Description

An Act Extending Good Samaritan Protections For Persons Or Entities That Include An Opioid Antagonist Within A Cabinet Containing An Automatic External Defibrillator.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

7/8/2019

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/21/2019

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