2004 House Bill 5971 / Public Act 428

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Introduced in the House

June 3, 2004

Introduced by Rep. Ruth Johnson (R-46)

To provide immunity from lawsuits for physicians, nurses, paramedics, and emergency medical technicians for actions taken while assisting SWAT teams.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

June 24, 2004

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

July 6, 2004

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises the authority by which the immunity is granted. This relates to whether the immunity granted to unpaid volunteers is based on "government immunity" or the "good samaritan" concept. The substitute also narrows the circumstances under which immunity would be granted to dangerous emergency situtations.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Jim Howell (R-94)

To further clarify the dangerous emergency situtations under which immunity would be granted.

The amendment passed by voice vote

July 14, 2004

Passed in the House 102 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Aug. 4, 2004

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Nov. 10, 2004

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 1, 2004

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To provide immunity from lawsuits for physicians, nurses, paramedics, and emergency medical technicians for actions taken while assisting SWAT teams.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 16, 2004