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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to liability of persons in transit in private vehicles rendering care and assistance to persons in need. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to expand the Good Samaritan Law by providing liability protection for individuals who voluntarily transport needy persons to a designated destination in their private, legally registered, and insured vehicles, without compensation beyond tolls and parking fees, unless their actions involve gross negligence or willful misconduct. The bill clarifies that this liability protection applies to any properly licensed person under the jurisdiction of a publicly recognized organization, as well as individual private citizens, who provide this type of assistance in good faith.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4844 (on 06/09/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1467 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1467.pdf |
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