Bill > SF0130

This bill amends Wyoming state law to extend civil liability protections to individuals and organizations providing emergency assistance during mental health crises, similar to existing protections for medical emergencies. Specifically, the bill updates the current statute to explicitly include mental health crisis situations, ensuring that physicians, volunteers, ambulance services, and other emergency responders who provide good faith assistance during a mental health emergency cannot be held civilly liable for their actions. The bill clarifies that these protections apply to unpaid volunteers who may receive minimal compensation (up to $1,000 annually) and extends to medical directors, hospitals, students in emergency service training, and others involved in providing mental health services during a crisis. The immunity does not cover gross negligence or willful misconduct, and there are provisions that interact with the Wyoming Governmental Claims Act. The bill will become effective on July 1, 2025, expanding legal protections for those who volunteer to help individuals experiencing mental health emergencies.

Health and Social Services

https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2025/SF0130