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Senate approves limited Good Samaritan immunity for engineers during declared emergencies
Utah State Senate · February 22, 2008
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Summary
Senate Bill 256 provides limited immunity to engineers and architects who volunteer professional services at the request of an authorized official during declared emergencies, excluding willful or grossly negligent acts; the measure passed after amendment and floor discussion.
The Senate passed Senate Bill 256, a Good Samaritan provision extending limited civil immunity to engineers and architects who provide volunteer professional services during declared emergencies at the request of an authorized official.
Senator Wadipes, who carried the bill, said the amendment adopted…
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