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HI HB1512
Bill
Status
1/25/2023
Primary Sponsor
Scott Saiki
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AI Summary
H.B. 1512 Summary
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Creates civil immunity for good Samaritans who provide emergency nonmedical care or assistance to animals during emergencies without compensation, protecting them from liability except in cases of gross negligence or wanton misconduct.
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Applies only to persons acting in good faith and without expectation of payment for their emergency assistance to animals.
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Preserves all existing liability protections for licensed veterinarians and other licensed professionals under Hawaii law.
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Takes effect June 30, 3000.
Legislative Description
Relating To Liability.
Animals
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1).
2/16/2023