HB252 Alabama 2012 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Jim CarnsRepresentative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2012
Title: Good Samaritan Law, licensed social worker, counselor, physchologist granted civil immunity for rendering aid in an emergency, Act 2011-579, 2011 Reg. Sess., am'd; Sec. 6-5-332 am'd
Summary: HB252 would grant civil immunity to licensed psychologists, licensed professional counselors, and licensed social workers who provide emergency mental health care at the scene without pay.
What This Bill Does
It amends the Good Samaritan Law (Section 6-5-332) to add a new immunity for these licensed professionals when they render emergency mental health treatment at the scene gratuitously and in good faith. They would be immune from civil damages for acts or omissions in giving such treatment or in arranging further care. The act becomes law on the first day of the third month after gubernatorial approval.

Who It Affects
Licensed psychologists, licensed professional counselors, and licensed social workers in Alabama who render emergency mental health treatment at the scene without compensation and in good faith, as part of emergency response.
People at the scene who receive emergency mental health treatment from these professionals, who may benefit from prompt care without fear of liability on the provider’s part.

Key Provisions
Adds new subsection (h) to Section 6-5-332 to provide civil immunity for licensed psychologists, professional counselors, and licensed social workers who render emergency mental health treatment gratis and in good faith at the scene.
Immunity covers civil damages for acts or omissions in rendering the emergency mental health treatment or in arranging for further treatment, provided treatment is gratuitous and in good faith.
Effective date: the act takes effect on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Civil Procedure