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DE HB272
Bill
Status
6/26/2014
Primary Sponsor
Ruth Briggs King
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AI Summary
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Corrects spelling of "wilful" to "willful" in paramedic liability statute § 9813(b)(1)
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Adds new subsection (b)(2) providing paramedics immunity from civil liability for failure to obtain consent when rendering emergency medical services to individuals unable to consent and no authorized person is reasonably available
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Requires paramedics to act in good faith and without knowledge of facts negating consent to qualify for the immunity protection
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Models liability protections after similar legislation enacted in Pennsylvania and West Virginia
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Paramedic Services.
Last Action
Passed by House of Representatives. Votes: Passed 41 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT
6/26/2014