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MN HF2709

Bill

Status

Passed

4/15/2010

Primary Sponsor

Kim Norton

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Origin

House of Representatives

86th Legislature 2009-2010

AI Summary

  • Defines "entity" to include firms, corporations, associations, limited liability companies, partnerships, nonprofits, and religious or charitable organizations.

  • Provides liability immunity for entities and their agents who volunteer without compensation to assist local jurisdictions during emergencies or disasters, provided they register with the jurisdiction and operate under its direction and control.

  • Provides liability immunity for entities and their agents who volunteer without compensation to assist state agencies during emergencies or disasters, provided they register with the state agency and operate under its direction and control.

  • Exempts both local and state volunteers from civil damages and administrative sanctions for good-faith acts or omissions in rendering emergency care, advice, or assistance.

  • Immunity does not apply if the entity or agent acts in a willful, wanton, or reckless manner.

Legislative Description

Volunteer protections during an emergency or disaster modified, and immunity specified for certain entities.

Last Action

Secretary of State Chapter 224 04/10/10

4/15/2010

Committee Referrals

Rules and Legislative Administration3/18/2010

Full Bill Text

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