SENATE BILL 579

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

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)