2015 Senate Bill 427 / Public Act 209

Extend “good Samaritan” liability protection to EMTs

Introduced in the Senate

July 1, 2015

Introduced by Sen. Goeff Hansen (R-34)

To extend immunity from tort claims (lawsuits) to emergency medical technicians and similar first responders who perform lifesaving activities or render other emergency care. This expands the “good Samaritan” law. Gross negligence would not be immune from liability.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Sept. 29, 2015

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Oct. 7, 2015

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Oct. 7, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice

Nov. 3, 2015

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 10, 2015

Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)

To extend immunity from tort claims (lawsuits) to emergency medical technicians and similar first responders who perform lifesaving activities or render other emergency care. This expands the “good Samaritan” law. Gross negligence would not be immune from liability.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Nov. 30, 2015