Bill > SB47

This bill modifies Alabama's existing law regarding civil liability protections for community emergency responders and first aid providers. The legislation updates language related to community emergency response teams, specifically changing the certification requirement from being "certified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)" to having "completed a community emergency response team training curriculum recognized by FEMA." The bill expands liability protections for various professionals and volunteers who provide emergency aid without compensation, including medical personnel, first responders, engineers, architects, contractors, and individuals providing emergency care. These protections apply when individuals act in good faith and as a reasonably prudent person would under similar circumstances, which means they cannot be sued for civil damages resulting from their emergency assistance efforts. The bill maintains existing exemptions for gross negligence and does not provide immunity for designers, manufacturers, or sellers of medical equipment like automated external defibrillators. The law is set to take effect on October 1, 2025, and aims to encourage community members to provide emergency assistance without fear of potential legal repercussions.

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