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MA H1592
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Donald Berthiaume
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AI Summary
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Provides liability protection for properly licensed persons under publicly recognized organizations and individuals who voluntarily transport needy persons in private, legally registered, insured vehicles
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Allows reimbursement for tolls and parking without affecting liability protection status
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Limits liability protection to acts or omissions that do not constitute gross negligence, willful misconduct, or wanton misconduct
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Expands existing Good Samaritan Law to cover volunteer transportation assistance, not just emergency medical care
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Filed by Representative Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr. (5th Worcester) on January 15, 2025; similar bill (H.1396) was filed in the 2023-2024 session
Legislative Description
Relative to the expansion of the Good Samaritan Law
Last Action
Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order
10/20/2025