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MI HB4108
MI HB4108Torts: liability; immunity for individuals rendering emergency services who apply bleeding control; provide for. Amends 1963 PA 17 (MCL 691.1501 - 681.1507) by adding sec. 8. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4109'25
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Introduced
02/25/2025
02/25/2025
In Committee
12/04/2025
12/04/2025
Crossed Over
09/25/2025
09/25/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
103rd Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to amend 1963 PA 17, entitled"An act to relieve certain persons from civil liability when rendering emergency care, when rendering care to persons involved in competitive sports under certain circumstances, or when participating in a mass immunization program approved by the department of public health,"(MCL 691.1501 to 691.1507) by adding section 8.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Michigan law to provide legal protection for individuals who voluntarily render emergency bleeding control assistance. Specifically, the bill grants immunity from civil liability to a person who, without a prior obligation to do so, applies bleeding control techniques in good faith during an emergency medical situation. These techniques include using pressure, dressings, packing, or tourniquets. The immunity applies unless the individual's actions constitute gross negligence or willful and wanton misconduct, which are legal standards representing extremely careless or intentionally harmful behavior. The bill is designed to encourage people to help in emergency situations without fear of being sued if their well-intentioned efforts result in unintended harm. Additionally, the bill's effectiveness is contingent upon the passage of a related House Bill (No. 4847), creating a legislative tie-bar that ensures the provisions are implemented together.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (45)
David Prestin (R)*,
Greg Alexander (R),
Timmy Beson (R),
Matthew Bierlein (R),
Karl Bohnak (R),
Ken Borton (R),
Kelly Breen (D),
Julie Brixie (D),
Erin Byrnes (D),
Steve Carra (R),
Cam Cavitt (R),
Betsy Coffia (D),
Jay DeBoyer (R),
Emily Dievendorf (D),
Parker Fairbairn (R),
Steve Frisbie (R),
Mike Harris (R),
Mike Hoadley (R),
Gina Johnsen (R),
Tim Kelly (R),
Tom Kunse (R),
Matt Longjohn (D),
Sharon MacDonell (D),
Greg Markkanen (R),
David Martin (R),
Jaz Martus (D),
Luke Meerman (R),
Denise Mentzer (D),
Reggie Miller (D),
Jerry Neyer (R),
Pat Outman (R),
Veronica Paiz (D),
Carrie Rheingans (D),
Angela Rigas (R),
Julie Rogers (D),
J.R. Roth (R),
Kathy Schmaltz (R),
Phil Skaggs (D),
Brad Slagh (R),
Alicia St. Germaine (R),
Samantha Steckloff (D),
Mark Tisdel (R),
Curt VanderWall (R),
Jason Woolford (R),
Doug Wozniak (R),
Last Action
Referred To Committee Of The Whole (on 12/04/2025)
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