Good Samaritan Act

Summary

Good Samaritan Act - States that any physician, registered nurse, or aircraft employee who renders emergency care to an injured or ill person aboard an aircraft under conditions set forth in this Act shall not be liable for any civil damages as a result of any act or omission which was a part of such care. Makes an exception for cases of gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct. Provides that the coverage of this Act shall apply to the acts performed by such personnel during the transporting of injured persons to a medical facility for further treatment. Defines the terms used in this Act.

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Timeline

1. 26 June 1975

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 26 June 1975

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 26 June 1975

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 26 June 1975

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Esch, Marvin L. [R-MI-2] · R · Sponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

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