Relating to Good Samaritan Law.
HB 4820 amends West Virginia law to clarify that people who voluntarily provide emergency care or assistance at accident, emergency, disaster, or non-emergent situations - without payment - cannot be held liable for civil damages resulting from their actions. This protection applies to all individuals, including trained professionals, who act in good faith at the scene. The bill defines "emergency" as situations requiring immediate medical treatment due to natural causes, accidents, or crime, and references existing definitions for "disaster." It directly affects anyone offering unsolicited aid in crisis situations by shielding them from civil lawsuits related to their voluntary assistance.
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Introduction
Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 26, 2026
Last action Jan 26, 2026
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Jan 26, 2026
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Jan 26, 2026
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Jan 26, 2026
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Larry Kump
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