FL H0147

Requires persons at an emergency scene who know another person is exposed to or has suffered serious bodily injury to provide reasonable assistance, provided they can do so without endangering themselves or others

Defines "reasonable assistance" as contacting, obtaining, or attempting to contact or obtain aid from law enforcement or medical personnel

Violation constitutes a second-degree misdemeanor, punishable under Florida statutes s. 775.082 or s. 775.083

Amends section 768.13, Florida Statutes (the Good Samaritan Act), by adding a new subsection (3)

Effective date: July 1, 2019