Civil immunity; emergency services and communications. (SB888)

Introduced By

Sen. Ben Chafin (R-Lebanon)

Progress

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

Description

Civil immunity; emergency services and communications. Extends immunity from civil liability to persons involved in providing, operating, or maintaining services or equipment used for emergency assistance, unless the act or omission that gave rise to the injury is a result of such person's gross negligence or willful misconduct. Under current law, such immunity is limited to persons who are communications services providers, a term defined in Title 58.1. Read the Bill »

Status

12/20/2016: Awaiting a Vote in the Courts of Justice Committee

History

DateAction
12/20/2016Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17101052D
12/20/2016Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
01/30/2017Stricken at the request of Patron in Courts of Justice (14-Y 0-N) (see vote tally)

Duplicate Bills

The following bills are identical to this one: HB1739.