An Act relative to the expansion of the Good Samaritan Law
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill expands the existing Good Samaritan Law in Massachusetts to provide greater legal protection for individuals who offer assistance to someone in need while traveling in a private vehicle. Currently, drivers could face liability for injuries sustained by a person they assist. This bill aims to shield these individuals from liability, encouraging people to offer help in emergency situations.
Key provisions
- Protects individuals providing care and assistance in a private vehicle.
- Applies to situations where assistance is rendered to a person in need.
- Eliminates liability for injuries sustained by the recipient of assistance.
- Covers individuals offering assistance regardless of their relationship to the person in need.
Who is affected
- Drivers
- Passengers in private vehicles
- Individuals requiring assistance
- Healthcare providers
- Emergency responders
Notable changes
- Broadens the existing Good Samaritan Law to include those in private vehicles.
- Removes potential liability for injuries sustained by those receiving assistance.
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Sponsors
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
Donald R. Berthiaume Jr.
Cosponsors
Donald R. Berthiaume Jr.
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