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ID H0522
Bill
AI Summary
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Creates new Chapter 28 of Title 6, Idaho Code establishing liability protections for out-of-state emergency responders who enter Idaho in response to an emergency, limiting liability to cases of reckless, grossly negligent, or intentional misconduct.
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Defines "emergency responder" to include employees and members of out-of-state governmental entities such as law enforcement agencies, fire departments, and licensed emergency medical service providers whose primary duty is public safety.
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Extends exemptions for authorized emergency and police vehicles under Idaho Code 49-623 to drivers of out-of-state emergency or police vehicles responding to emergency calls or in fresh pursuit of suspected felons.
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Applies existing liability protections under Idaho Code 56-1014 to out-of-state licensed emergency medical personnel entering Idaho to render emergency medical services.
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Declares an emergency so the act takes effect immediately upon passage and approval.
Legislative Description
Adds to and amends existing law relating to out-of-state emergency responders to define terms and to provide provisions relating to liability of out-of-state emergency responders who enter this state in response to an emergency; to provide that provisions relating to authorized emergency and police vehicles and liability shall apply to certain drivers of authorized emergency or police vehicles of other states.
OUT-OF-STATE EMERGENCY RESPONDERS
Last Action
Governor signed Session Law Chapter 138 Effective: 03/29/10
3/29/2010