Fire programs; fire/EMS departments donating equipment shall be immune from civil liability. (HB290)

Introduced By

Del. Morgan Griffith (R-Salem)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Fire programs; donated equipment; liability.  Provides that any fire/EMS department of a city, town, or county, or any fire/EMS company donating equipment for fighting fires or performing emergency medical services, which equipment met existing standards at the time of its purchase by the donating entity, shall be immune from civil liability unless the organization acted with gross negligence or willful misconduct.   View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Passed
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