Bill > SB521

This bill modifies Missouri state law by adding a new section to Chapter 537 that provides legal protection for individuals who voluntarily provide emergency care or assistance. Specifically, the bill ensures that a person who renders emergency aid without compensation will not be held liable for civil damages, except in cases of gross negligence or willful and wanton misconduct. This means that if someone stops to help at an accident scene or during an emergency and tries to assist others, they can do so without fear of being sued for unintentional mistakes or minor errors in their efforts to help. The provision is designed to encourage people to assist others in urgent situations without worrying about potential legal consequences, while still maintaining accountability for extremely careless or intentionally harmful actions.

Health and Social Services

https://www.senate.mo.gov/25info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=860791