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Utah Senate approves limited volunteer-immunity program after contentious debate
Summary
The Utah Senate passed the second substitute of Senate Bill 54 on Feb. 20, 1998, creating a limited immunity and insurance mechanism for volunteers; vote was 17–10. Supporters said it protects volunteerism ahead of large events; opponents warned it could spur litigation and risk established immunity statutes.
The Utah Senate on Feb. 20 passed the second substitute of Senate Bill 54, a measure that creates limited immunity and a state-backed insurance mechanism for certain volunteers, by a 17–10 vote. Sponsor Senator Taylor said the bill includes a premium-funded risk pool and statutory limits intended to protect ordinary volunteers while preserving judicial remedies for gross negligence.
“Let’s support those independent volunteers by saying we’re going to give you a small measure of protection,” Senator Taylor said, urging colleagues to back the measure to sustain volunteer programs, including those…
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