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MI SB0590

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ricky Outman

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Origin

Senate

103rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Provides civil liability immunity to individuals who voluntarily apply emergency bleeding control measures (pressure, dressings, packing, or tourniquets) to another person during a medical emergency
  • Applies only to individuals with no pre-existing duty to render aid who act in good faith
  • Immunity does not cover acts or omissions constituting gross negligence or willful and wanton misconduct
  • Amends Michigan's 1963 emergency care immunity statute (MCL 691.1501-691.1507) by adding Section 8
  • Contingent on enactment of Senate Bill No. 591 of the 103rd Legislature (tie bar provision)

Legislative Description

Torts: liability; immunity for individuals rendering emergency services who apply bleeding control; provide for. Amends 1963 PA 17 (MCL 691.1501 - 691.1507) by adding sec. 8. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0591'25

Torts: liability

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Health Policy

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Health Policy2/19/2026
Civil Rights, Judiciary, And Public Safety9/25/2025

Full Bill Text

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