Utah HB0079 amends the Governmental Immunity Act to expand immunity for governmental entities and their employees.

Utah HB0079 amends the Governmental Immunity Act to expand immunity for governmental entities and their employees. The bill provides immunity for governmental entities and their employees from suit for injuries arising from specific activities, including responding to disasters, providing emergency medical services, and handling hazardous materials. It also extends immunity to governmental entities that own or approve the use of contaminated property. The bill includes technical and conforming changes and has retrospective operation to November 1, 2021.

Utah HB0079 amends the Governmental Immunity Act to expand immunity for governmental entities and their employees.

Utah HB0079 amends the Governmental Immunity Act to expand immunity for governmental entities and their employees. The bill provides immunity for governmental entities and their employees from suit for injuries arising from specific activities, including responding to disasters, providing emergency medical services, and handling hazardous materials. It also extends immunity to governmental entities that own or approve the use of contaminated property. The bill includes technical and conforming changes and has retrospective operation to November 1, 2021.