SKI PATROL IMMUNITY

Senate Bill 561

Sponsor:  Sen. Michelle A. McManus

House Committee:  Judiciary

Senate Committee:  Judiciary

Complete to 1-31-06

A SUMMARY OF SENATE BILL 561 AS PASSED BY THE SENATE 12-12-05

The bill would amend Public Act 17 of 1963, known as the Good Samaritan law.  Currently, immunity from civil actions is extended to a registered member of the National Ski Patrol system who renders emergency care in good faith at the scene of an emergency while acting as a Ski Patrol member.  The bill would instead extend the immunity to a member of the National Ski Patrol who, while on patrol, rendered emergency care in good faith at the scene of an emergency.  The current exception from immunity for acts or omissions amounting to gross negligence or willful and wanton misconduct would be retained.

MCL 691.1507

FISCAL IMPACT:

The bill would have no fiscal impact on state or local government.

                                                                                           Legislative Analyst:   Marilyn Peterson

                                                                                                  Fiscal Analyst:   Susan Stutzky

■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.