H0491

Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding immunity of persons giving first aid from damage claims.

Complete·3/30/26
Introduced Text

Idaho H0491 amends existing law to provide immunity for those giving emergency first aid from damage claims unless gross negligence is shown.

Idaho H0491 revises the immunity provisions for individuals providing emergency first aid, medical, or psychological attention. It ensures that no civil action can be brought against those who offer such aid in good faith and without compensation, unless gross negligence is proven. This immunity ends when the injured person is delivered to a hospital, taken to a treatment facility, or handed over to an ambulance attendant. The act declares an emergency and will be in effect from July 1, 2026.

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Roll Call Votes

33 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 23

10:00 AM

Third Reading Calendar

Mar 20

10:00 AM

Third Reading Calendar

History

Mar 30

House

Reported Signed by Governor on March 26, 2026 Session Law Chapter 162 Effective: 07/01/2026

Mar 26

House

Delivered to Governor at 4:39 p.m. on March 25, 2026

Mar 25

Senate

Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker