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HI SB562
Bill
AI Summary
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Changes the Attorney General's discretionary authority to "may also" defend counties in lifeguard negligence cases to mandatory authority to "shall" defend such cases at designated state beach parks under state-county agreements.
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Applies to civil actions against counties based on negligent or wrongful acts or omissions of county-employed lifeguards providing lifeguard services at designated state beach parks.
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Maintains existing Attorney General authority to defend state employees and medical/dental/psychological service providers contracted with the Department of Public Safety.
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Takes effect upon approval.
Legislative Description
Relating To Tort Liability.
Attorney General
Last Action
Vetoed on 07-11-17 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1269).
7/11/2017