Creates provisions relating to an exemption from liability for persons rendering emergency care at the scene of an accident or other emergency
HB 738 protects volunteers who provide unpaid emergency care at accident scenes or other emergencies from civil liability, unless their actions involved gross negligence or intentional misconduct. The law shields these individuals from lawsuits for ordinary mistakes or omissions while rendering aid, covering situations like first aid or CPR during emergencies. This exemption does not apply to care provided under existing sections 334.930 or 537.037, which remain governed by their specific rules. The bill directly affects community members, bystanders, and first responders offering spontaneous emergency assistance without compensation.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 7, 2025
Last action Apr 3, 2025
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Total actions
12
Key actions
4
Committee
6
Apr 3, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 10 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
lower
Apr 3, 2025
Lower · Passed
Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Mar 26, 2025
Committee
Referred: Rules - Administrative(H)
lower
Mar 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 10 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
lower
Mar 13, 2025
Lower · Passed
Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Jan 30, 2025
Committee
Referred: General Laws(H)
lower
Jan 7, 2025
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Sherri Gallick
RRepublican
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