SB 521
Modifies the immunity from liability for care or assistance rendered in emergency or accident
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LR Number:
1884S.01I
Last Action:
2/27/2025 - Second Read and Referred S Families, Seniors and Health Committee
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Effective Date:
August 28, 2024

Current Bill Summary

SB 521 - Under current law certain medical professionals, individuals with first aid training, or in cases of suicide attempts, any other individual renders emergency care or assistance at a scene of an emergency or accident, then such individual shall not liable for any civil damages except if damages are caused by gross negligence or willful or wanton acts. This act expands such liability protections to any person rendering emergency care or assistance.

This act is identical to a provision in the truly agreed to and finally passed SS/SCS/HB 225 (2025), in the truly agreed to and finally passed SS/SCS/SB 271 (2025), and is substantially similar to a provision in HCS/SS/SB 7 (2025) and HB 738 (2025).

KATIE O'BRIEN

Amendments

No Amendments Found.