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IN SB0393

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2012

Primary Sponsor

James Merritt

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Grants civil immunity to registered architects and professional engineers who provide voluntary, uncompensated professional services during a declared national, state, or local emergency caused by disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, fires, explosions, or collapses

  • Services must be provided at the request or with approval of a public official, law enforcement official, public safety official, or building inspection official acting in an official capacity

  • Immunity covers acts, errors, or omissions related to architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, or other design professional services and protects against liability for personal injury, wrongful death, property damage, or other losses

  • Immunity applies only during the emergency period or up to 90 days after it ends, unless extended by gubernatorial executive order

  • Immunity does not apply to wanton, willful, or intentional misconduct

Legislative Description

Civil immunity for services in emergency.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections, Criminal, and Civil Matters

1/9/2012

Full Bill Text

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