SB 521 - Carter, Jill
Modifies the immunity from liability for care or assistance rendered in emergency or accident
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
1884S.01I
Title
SB 521
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
Effective Date
August 28, 2024
Committee
Current Status
Second Read and Referred S Families, Seniors and Health Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
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