Clarifies that first aid, ambulance or rescue squads, as entities, have immunity from civil damages in certain circumstances.
This bill clarifies that first aid, ambulance, and rescue squads (as organizations, not just individuals) are protected from civil lawsuits when providing services in good faith. It specifically extends this immunity to non-volunteer squads for all services (not just advanced life support), correcting a gap in current law where such squads lacked this protection. The immunity covers acts or omissions during service provision or training but excludes motor vehicle operations. This change directly affects these emergency response organizations by reducing their legal liability risk.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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Party
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P
Erik Peterson
RRepublican
Co
Greg McGuckin
RRepublican
Co
John DiMaio
RRepublican
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