CT HB05236

Establishes liability protections for licensed architects who voluntarily assist public safety officials in evaluating built environment safety during major disasters or emergencies without compensation.

Applies standard of care comparable to public safety officials for volunteer architect assistance, requiring civil liability findings only if architect failed to act as a reasonably prudent public safety official would under similar circumstances.

Protections apply exclusively during the period a civil preparedness emergency declaration is effective or for 60 days after issuance, whichever is longer.

Defines "public safety officials" as state or municipal police, firefighters, building officials, community emergency response team members, emergency preparedness officials, and officials from the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection or Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Effective October 1, 2022.