2008 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 579

CHAPTER NUMBER: 596
File Code: Civil Actions and Procedures Crossfiled with: HOUSE BILL 1134
Sponsored By:
Senator Forehand
Entitled:
Immunity from Liability - Use of Automated External Defibrillator

Synopsis:

Altering the circumstances under which an individual is immune from civil liability for providing automated external defibrillation; and providing that immunity from liability is not available to individuals for specified conduct that is grossly negligent, willful or wanton misconduct, or intentionally tortious conduct.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occuring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.
Senate Action
2/1
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
2/6
Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.
3/24
Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings
3/21
Favorable with Amendments Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
3/23
Third Reading Passed (47-0)
4/5
Returned Passed
House Action
3/22
First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
4/1
Re-referred Judiciary
Hearing 4/3 at 1:00 p.m.
4/7
Favorable Report by Judiciary
4/4
Favorable Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed
4/5
Third Reading Passed (137-4)
Action after passage in Senate and House
5/22
Approved by the Governor
- Chapter 596

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Civil Actions -see also- Small Claims
Emergency Medical Services
Emergencies
Equipment -see also- Motor Vehicle Equipment
Health -see also- Mental Health
Liability -see also- Good Samaritan

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Education
( 13-517 , 13-517 , 13-517 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled, Chapter
Fiscal and Policy Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available
Attorney General Letter (Displayed in PDF Format): Available
Amendments (Displayed in PDF Format):
Senate
Number: 458676/01     Offered on: March 24, 2008   at: 4:36 p.m.     Status: Adopted
Roll Call Votes (Legislative dates are shown):
Senate
March 23, 2008: Third Reading Passed (47-0)
House
April 5, 2008: Third Reading Passed (137-4)