Bill: HB 590, 85(R) - 2017

Committee

House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

2nd Chamber Committee

Senate State Affairs

Vote Recommendation

Vote Recommendation Economic Freedom Property Rights Personal Responsibility Limited Government Individual Liberty
Yes Neutral Neutral Positive Positive 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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