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NY S01178
Bill
Status
1/9/2013
Primary Sponsor
Jack Martins
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AI Summary
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Establishes affirmative duty for hosts (persons 18+ with control of private premises) to provide reasonable assistance to invited guests experiencing a life-threatening medical emergency.
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Duty is satisfied by obtaining or reasonably attempting to obtain aid from law enforcement or medical personnel after becoming aware assistance is needed.
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Hosts who fail to provide reasonable assistance after a request and with knowledge it was warranted are liable for damages resulting from guest injuries or death.
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Provides complete defense against damages claims for hosts who undertake assistance, unless injuries or death were caused by gross negligence on the host's part.
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Takes effect 60 days after becoming law.
Legislative Description
Enacts the "Steven Kovacs Law" to impose an affirmative duty upon a social host to render assistance to a guest on private premises in the event of a medical emergency.
Last Action
SUBSTITUTED BY A3303B
6/18/2014