1996 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 542

File Code: Civil Actions and Procedures
Sponsored By:
Delegate Morhaim
Entitled:
Good Samaritan Law - Private Commercial Ambulance or Rescue Squads - Immunity from Civil Liability

Synopsis:

Adding private commercial ambulance or rescue squads to the list of organizations that are immune from civil liability for an act or omission in giving assistance or medical care, or in the course of performing their duties.

Legislative History

House Action
1/31
First Reading Judiciary
Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m.
2/26
Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Senate Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
AMBULANCES -see also- EMERGENCIES, RESCUE SQUADS
CIVIL ACTIONS -see also- SMALL CLAIMS
GOOD SAMARITAN
LIABILITY -see also- GOOD SAMARITAN
RESCUE SQUADS -see also- AMBULANCES, EMERGENCIES
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
( 5-309 , 5-309.1 )

Documents:

Bill Text:
First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None available