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ID H0601
Bill
Status
3/20/2018
Primary Sponsor
Health and Welfare Committee
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AI Summary
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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.
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Immunity applies unless the person is guilty of gross negligence in care or treatment of the injured person.
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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.
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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