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CT SB00376

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/2/2020

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary Committee

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Origin

Senate

2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Licensed physicians who voluntarily provide emergency medical assistance to state, regional, or municipal SWAT teams without compensation are protected from civil liability for ordinary negligence.

  • The immunity applies only to physicians licensed under Connecticut General Statutes chapter 370 who assist in connection with law enforcement duties outside their normal employment or practice.

  • The immunity does not protect physicians from liability for acts or omissions constituting gross, wilful, or wanton negligence.

  • The law becomes effective October 1, 2020.

Legislative Description

An Act Providing Immunity From Civil Liability To A Physician Who Accompanies And Assists A State, Regional Or Municipal Swat Team.

Last Action

Public Hearing 03/16

3/12/2020

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/2/2020

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