2007 House Bill 5001

Extend “good Samaritan” liability protection to lifeguards

Introduced in the House

June 28, 2007

Introduced by Rep. John Proos (R-79)

To extend (limited) immunity from tort claims (lawsuits) to Red Cross-certified lifeguards who perform lifesaving activities or render other emergency care. This expands the “good Samaritan” law. Gross negligence is not immune from liability.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary