2009 House Bill 5168

Extend “good Samaritan” liability protection to lifeguards

Introduced in the House

July 14, 2009

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 Natural Resources, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation