S 985 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

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

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