An Act relative to the expansion of the Good Samaritan law
This bill expands Massachusetts' Good Samaritan law to protect individuals who drive private vehicles to provide emergency care without charging a fee. It shields these volunteers from legal liability for mistakes made during their efforts, except in cases of gross negligence or intentional misconduct. The change directly affects private citizens who wish to assist others in medical emergencies by offering them legal protection while they transport and help the injured.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Feb 8, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Anne M. Gobi
DDemocratic
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