Bill
HB 590
85(R) - 2017
House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate State Affairs
House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate State Affairs
Liabilities
Vote Recommendation
Yes
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Neutral
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Neutral
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Positive
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Positive
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Positive
Author(s)
Dwayne Bohac
Sponsor(s)
Don Huffines
Bill Caption
Relating to the liability of first responders who provide roadside
assistance.
Fiscal Notes
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
This bill would remove liability of those first responders who in good faith provide roadside assistance so long as they are not grossly negligent, reckless, or commit intentional misconduct.
Vote Recommendation Notes
First responders trained to assist people in their occupations should not be victims of frivolous lawsuits for a Good Samaritan act they performed in good faith and for which they were not reckless or negligent. We support HB 590 for its uplifting of our personal responsibility, individual liberty, and limited government principles.
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