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ID H0601

Bill

Status

Passed

3/20/2018

Primary Sponsor

Health and Welfare Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Provides civil liability immunity for persons who in good faith and without compensation offer emergency first aid or emergency medical attention at accident or emergency scenes.

  • Immunity applies unless the person is guilty of gross negligence in care or treatment of the injured person.

  • Immunity terminates upon delivery of the injured person to a hospital, assumption of treatment in a medical office or facility, or delivery to an ambulance attendant.

  • Applies to individuals and groups of persons who are at or stop at the scene of an accident or emergency.

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to provide that certain actions shall be without compensation and to provide for emergencies, emergency first aid and emergency medical attention.

GOOD SAMARITANS

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on March 20, 2018 Session Law Chapter 218 Effective: 07/01/2018

3/20/2018

Committee Referrals

Health and Welfare2/28/2018
Health and Welfare2/16/2018

Full Bill Text

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