2005 House Bill 5054 / Public Act 318

Expand “good Samaritan” law

Introduced in the House

July 13, 2005

Introduced by Rep. Shelley Goodman Taub (R-40)

To extend (limited) immunity from tort claims (lawsuits) to licensed health professionals assisting public safety personnel in search, rescue, and recovery efforts following a natural or manmade disaster or emergency. This expands the “good Samaritan” law.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Oct. 5, 2005

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the amendment be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Oct. 11, 2005

Amendment offered

To clarify that "rescue" in the bill means "rescue operations".

The amendment passed by voice vote

Oct. 12, 2005

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Oct. 18, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Dec. 7, 2005

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 13, 2005

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To extend (limited) immunity from tort claims (lawsuits) to licensed health professionals assisting public safety personnel in search, rescue, and recovery efforts following a natural or manmade disaster or emergency. This expands the “good Samaritan” law.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 22, 2005