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UT HB0079
Bill
Status
Passed
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Matthew Gwynn
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AI Summary
- Governmental entities and their employees are immune from suit when responding to a disaster or potential disaster, or when first responders provide emergency medical services
- Adds statutory definitions for "emergency medical services" (referencing Section 53-2d-101) and "first responder" (referencing Section 34A-2-102) to the Governmental Immunity Act
- Clarifies that immunity for providing emergency medical services applies regardless of the type of emergency that triggered the need for medical services
- Effective date is May 6, 2026, or earlier if approved by two-thirds of both legislative chambers
- Applies retrospectively to March 18, 1985
Legislative Description
Governmental Immunity Amendments
Government Operations (State Issues)
Last Action
Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
2/27/2026
Committee Referrals
Government Operations and Political Subdivisions2/4/2026
Rules2/3/2026
Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice1/22/2026
Rules1/20/2026
Full Bill Text
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