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Introduced
03/13/2017
03/13/2017
In Committee
04/27/2017
04/27/2017
Crossed Over
04/27/2017
04/27/2017
Passed
Dead
08/27/2018
08/27/2018
Introduced Session
2017-2018 Session
Bill Summary
CivPro/Qualified Immunity for Auto Accident
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend the North Carolina General Statutes by adding a new section to Article 43B, which deals with immunities and other defenses. The key provisions of this bill are: (1) A person driving an automobile who is exercising due care and injures another person who is participating in a protest or demonstration and blocking traffic in a public street or highway is immune from civil liability for the injury, (2) This immunity does not apply if the actions leading to the injury were willful or wanton, and (3) The immunity also does not apply if the injured person was participating in a protest or demonstration with a valid permit allowing them to do so on the public street or highway where the injury occurred. The bill applies to injuries occurring on or after the date it becomes law.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Justin Burr (R)*,
Christopher Millis (R)*,
Beverly Boswell (R),
Mike Clampitt (R),
George Cleveland (R),
Jeff Collins (R),
Last Action
Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (on 04/27/2017)
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