SKI PATROL IMMUNITY S.B. 561: COMMITTEE SUMMARY
Senate Bill 561 (as introduced 6-2-05)
Sponsor: Senator Michelle A. McManus
Committee: Judiciary
Date Completed: 12-6-05
CONTENT
The bill would amend the Good Samaritan law to revise a provision granting members of the National Ski Patrol system immunity from liability for civil damages as a result of acts or omissions in rendering emergency care.
Under the Good Samaritan law, if a person is a registered member of the National Ski Patrol system and, in good faith and while acting as a member of that system, renders emergency care at the scene of an emergency, the person is not liable for civil damages as a result of his or her acts omissions in rendering the emergency care, except acts or omissions amounting to gross negligence or willful and wanton misconduct. Under the bill, that immunity would be granted to a National Ski Patrol system member who acted in good faith according to training provided by the National Ski Patrol system rather than as a member of the system.
MCL 691.1507 Legislative Analyst: Patrick Affholter
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
Fiscal Analyst: Stephanie Yu
Analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent. sb561/0506