Modifies the immunity from liability for care or assistance rendered in emergency or accident
SB 521 modifies existing legal protections that shield people from lawsuits when they provide emergency care or assistance during accidents or crises. It directly affects volunteers, bystanders, and first responders who offer help in urgent situations. The bill aims to expand or clarify the scope of this liability protection, though specific changes to who is covered or under what circumstances aren't detailed in the provided abstract. As a policy change bill, it focuses on adjusting legal safeguards rather than creating new programs. (Note: The provided context lacks specifics on the exact modifications, so this summary reflects the bill's stated purpose as described in its title and abstract.)
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2024
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Dec 23, 2024
Last action Feb 27, 2025
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Dec 23, 2024
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
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P
Jill Carter
RRepublican
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