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CT SB00165

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

4/29/2022

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary Committee

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Origin

Senate

2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Grants civil liability immunity to licensed physicians who voluntarily and without compensation provide emergency medical assistance to state, regional, or municipal SWAT teams during law enforcement operations.

  • Immunity applies only when physicians render assistance outside the scope of their employment or regular medical practice.

  • Protects physicians from civil damages claims for ordinary negligence, but immunity does not extend to gross, willful, or wanton negligence.

  • Takes effect October 1, 2022.

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

House Calendar Number 534

4/30/2022

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/23/2022

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