HB66 Alabama 2016 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Mike Hill
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2016
Title: Civil procedure, extending immunity to certain firefighter paramedics or firefighter emergency medical technicians, Sec. 6-5-338 am'd.
Summary: HB66 extends tort immunity to on-duty firefighter paramedics and firefighter EMTs (tactical medics) who support tactical law enforcement units in Alabama.
What This Bill Does
The bill adds 'tactical medics' to the group that would have immunity from tort liability for conduct within the line and scope of their duties. It covers Alabama-licensed firefighter paramedics and firefighter EMTs employed by the state or a county or municipality, who work on-duty in direct support of a tactical law enforcement unit to provide medical services, contingency planning, and operational weapon support. Immunity applies to their conduct as part of discretionary functions within the line and scope of law enforcement duties. Private individuals or private non-governmental entities do not receive this immunity, and private off-duty employers of peace officers must maintain at least $100,000 of liability insurance for acts by off-duty officers.

Who It Affects
Firefighter paramedics or firefighter emergency medical technicians licensed by the State of Alabama and employed by the state or a county or municipality, operating on-duty to support tactical law enforcement units, who would gain tort immunity for their actions within the scope of their duties.
Private, non-governmental individuals or entities that employ peace officers or tactical medics off-duty; they would not receive immunity and must maintain at least $100,000 of liability insurance for off-duty security work.

Key Provisions
Amends Section 6-5-338 to extend tort immunity to tactical medics (firefighter paramedics or firefighter emergency medical technicians) when on-duty in direct support of a tactical law enforcement unit.
Defines 'tactical medic' as an Alabama-licensed firefighter paramedic or firefighter EMT employed by the state or a county/municipality, operating on-duty to provide medical services, contingency planning, and operational weapon support during high-risk incidents.
Immunity applies to conduct performed within the line and scope of law enforcement duties as part of discretionary functions.
The immunity is limited to peace officers and governmental units; private individuals or private entities do not receive immunity.
Off-duty private employers of peace officers or tactical medics must carry at least $100,000 of liability insurance; failure to maintain this insurance could make the employer and officer personally liable.
Effective date: the act becomes law on the first day of the third month after its passage and Governor's approval.

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Subjects: Civil Procedure