public entities; immunity
This bill updates Arizona's legal protections for public entities (like cities, schools, and government agencies) and their employees. It clarifies that public entities generally cannot be sued for injuries caused by employees committing criminal felonies unless the entity knew the employee had a tendency for that behavior (with exceptions for vehicle-related incidents). It also specifies that public officers providing free emergency medical care in good faith at emergencies or public buildings cannot be held liable for injuries, unless they acted with gross negligence. The changes aim to maintain existing immunity rules while adding specific safeguards for emergency responders and public entities.
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introduced
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Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025
Last action Jan 15, 2025
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John Kavanagh
RRepublican
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