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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to liability of persons in transit in private vehicles rendering care and assistance to persons in need. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill expands the Good Samaritan law to provide liability protection for individuals who, in good faith, attempt to provide care and assistance to a person in need while in transit in a private vehicle, without compensation. The key provision is that these individuals would not be liable for any acts or omissions, other than gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct, resulting from their attempt to render such care and assistance.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Donnie Berthiaume (R)*,
Jay Barrows (R),
Peter Durant (R),
Kevin Kuros (R),
Dave Muradian (R),
Richard Ross (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4874 (on 08/09/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3025 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3025.pdf |
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