H 1592 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to the expansion of the Good Samaritan Law

This bill expands the Good Samaritan Law to protect volunteers who transport people in need. It allows properly licensed individuals or drivers in legally registered insured vehicles to provide free rides to designated destinations without compensation (beyond tolls and parking fees). These volunteers cannot be held liable for harm caused during transport, except in cases of gross negligence or extreme carelessness. The law directly affects community members offering free transportation assistance and ensures legal protection for those acting in good faith.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Mar 26, 2026
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Total actions
7
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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