SB 2845 Hawaii Senate · 2020 Regular Session

RELATING TO PROFESSIONALLY LICENSED OR CERTIFIED GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES.

Summary
Clarifies that the State shall be exclusively liable for claims for injury or loss of property, or personal injury or death, resulting from the negligent or wrongful act or omission of any professionally licensed or certified employee of the State while acting within the course and scope of the employee's office or employment.  Precludes civil actions or proceedings for money damages against the employee, except for claims based on liability other than an employee's course and scope of employment with the State or other employer.  Clarifies liability when the State agrees to assume full or partial responsibility in a civil action against a professional licensed or certified employee.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2020
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Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2020 Last action Jan 27, 2020
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Jan 27, 2020
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to LCA, JDC.
Jan 23, 2020
Senate · Introduced
Introduced.
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Ron Kouchi
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HI
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