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MI SB0590
MI SB0590Torts: liability; immunity for individuals rendering emergency services who apply bleeding control; provide for. Amends 1963 PA 17 (MCL 691.1501 - 691.1507) by adding sec. 8. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0591'25
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Introduced
09/25/2025
09/25/2025
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
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 a 1963 law that already provides protection from civil liability for individuals rendering emergency care, competitive sports care, or participating in mass immunization programs. Specifically, it adds a new section that shields individuals from being sued for damages if they voluntarily and in good faith apply bleeding control measures, such as pressure, a dressing, packing, or a tourniquet, to another person during an emergency medical situation, provided they had no pre-existing duty to do so. This protection from civil liability, meaning they cannot be held responsible in a lawsuit for money damages, is only waived if their actions or inactions in applying the bleeding control are considered gross negligence (a severe lack of care) or willful and wanton misconduct (intentionally disregarding a known risk). The bill also states that this new provision will only become law if another related bill, Senate Bill No. 591 of the 103rd Legislature, is also enacted.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Health Policy (on 02/19/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0590 |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billengrossed/Senate/htm/2025-SEBS-0590.htm |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: SUMMARY OF BILL REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/Senate/pdf/2025-SFA-0590-F.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: SUMMARY OF INTRODUCED BILL IN COMMITTEE | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/Senate/pdf/2025-SFA-0590-G.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/Senate/htm/2025-SIB-0590.htm |
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