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State of Arizona

House of Representatives

Fifty-second Legislature

First Regular Session

2015

 

HOUSE BILL 2433

 

 

 

AN ACT

 

amending title 12, chapter 5, article 3, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 12‑558.02; relating to civil liability.

 

 

(TEXT OF BILL BEGINS ON NEXT PAGE)

 


Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:

Section 1.  Title 12, chapter 5, article 3, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended by adding section 12-558.02, to read:

START_STATUTE12-558.02.  Limited liability; search and rescue operation personnel

A person who is a member of an organized search and rescue team, unit or organization who acts gratuitously and in good faith and is involved in a search and rescue operation is not liable for any civil or other damages as a result of any act, omission or failure to act to provide or arrange for further medical treatment or care for an injured person during a search and rescue operation unless the person acts with gross negligence.  END_STATUTE