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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd 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 seeks to expand the Good Samaritan Law by providing liability protection for individuals who, without compensation, voluntarily transport needy persons in their private vehicles to a designated destination and back. The bill specifies that as long as the individual is properly licensed and acting in good faith, they will not be liable for any harm caused during the transport, unless it is due to gross negligence or willful/wanton misconduct. This change aims to encourage more people to provide assistance to those in need by offering legal protections for such acts of compassion.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4517 (on 06/05/2024)
Official Document
bill text
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1396 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1396.pdf |
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