Bill > SB0102

This bill amends several Utah statutes to include animal control officers as "first responders" in various contexts. Specifically, it allows animal control officers to be recognized as first responders who can voluntarily refer individuals to substance use and mental health services, and grants them immunity from liability for these actions, similar to other first responders. It also expands the definition of "first responder" to include animal control officers in provisions related to workers' compensation, the issuance of driver's licenses with special identification symbols for individuals with invisible conditions, the First Responder Mental Health Services Grant Program, and the Good Samaritan Law, which provides immunity for individuals rendering emergency care. The bill also makes a minor correction to the definition of "child" in the Good Samaritan Law and sets an effective date of May 6, 2026.

Health and Social Services

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