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ID H0602

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/8/2010

Primary Sponsor

Unknown

Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds new Section 5-342 to Idaho Code establishing liability immunity for volunteer members of search and rescue operations constituted under section 31-2229
  • Protects volunteers from civil damages for acts or omissions performed in good faith, except in cases of gross negligence
  • Allows search and rescue organizations to recover costs incurred in rendering emergency care or assistance without compensation at emergency or accident scenes
  • Immunity applies only to actions taken in the absence of gross negligence, preserving liability for reckless or willfully negligent conduct

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to provide immunities for volunteer members of search and rescue operations under certain circumstances.

IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY

Last Action

Governor signed Session Law Chapter 247 Effective: 07/01/10

4/8/2010

Committee Referrals

Commerce and Human Resources3/12/2010
State Affairs3/1/2010

Full Bill Text

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