2009 Senate Bill 688

Expand “good Samaritan” law

Introduced in the Senate

July 15, 2009

Introduced by Sen. Tom George (R-20)

To expand the (limited) immunity from tort claims (lawsuits) for licensed health professionals assisting public safety personnel in search, rescue, and recovery efforts following a natural or manmade disaster or emergency, so that physician assistants are also included under the law.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary