2017 House Bill 5077

Make it a crime to not rescue person in need

Introduced in the House

Oct. 5, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Sam Singh (D-69)

To make it a crime subject to 90 days in jail to not give reasonable assistance to another individual who is exposed to grave physical harm when doing so does not endanger the rescuer. The bill would also limit the liability of the rescuer except for gross negligence (unless he or she expects to get paid).

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary