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MN SF568

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/15/2010

Primary Sponsor

Ann Rest

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Origin

Senate

86th Legislature 2009-2010

AI Summary

  • Extends civil immunity to municipalities from claims arising from the use of public safety equipment the municipality donates, unless the claim results from intentional misconduct or gross negligence by the municipality
  • Includes failure to disclose known defects or mechanical failures as an exception to immunity
  • Defines "public safety equipment" as equipment purchased or obtained through gifts or grants by a municipality for use in responding to or training for emergencies
  • Effective August 1, 2010, and applies to actions arising from incidents occurring on or after that date
  • Amends Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 466.03, by adding subdivision 23

Legislative Description

City donated public safety equipment civil liability immunity extension

Last Action

House: Senate file first reading, referred to Civil Justice

3/15/2010

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/9/2009

Full Bill Text

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