2005 Senate Bill 561 / 2006 Public Act 43

Clarify National Ski Patrol Good Samaritan provisions

Introduced in the Senate

June 2, 2005

Introduced by Sen. Michelle McManus (R-35)

To clarify that the "Good Samaritan" law’s liability exemptions for emergency care provided by a member of the national ski patrol system applies to a member who acted in good faith according to training provided by the National Ski Patrol system, rather than as a member of the system.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Dec. 7, 2005

Reported without amendment

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

Dec. 8, 2005

Substitute offered

To limit the immunity to care provided while "on patrol" as a member of the National Ski Patrol system.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Dec. 13, 2005

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To clarify that the "Good Samaritan" law’s liability exemptions apply to a member of the National Ski Patrol system who provides emergency care in good faith while "on patrol".

Received in the House

Dec. 13, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Feb. 1, 2006

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 16, 2006

Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)

To clarify that the "Good Samaritan" law’s liability exemptions apply to a member of the National Ski Patrol system who provides emergency care in good faith while "on patrol".

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

March 2, 2006