SB7 Alabama 2016 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2016
Title
Civil procedure, extending immunity to certain firefighter paramedics or firefighter emergency medical technicians, Sec. 6-5-338 am'd.
Description
<p class="bill_description"> Existing law provides immunity from tort
liability for peace officers for conduct while
performing in the line and scope of official law
enforcement duties</p><p class="bill_description">
This bill would extend immunity to each
firefighter paramedic or firefighter emergency
medical technician licensed by the State of Alabama
and employed by the state or a county or
municipality within the state, operating on-duty in
direct support of a tactical law enforcement unit;
to provide medical services, contingency planning,
and operational weapon support</p><p class="bill_entitled_an_act"> Relating to immunity from tort liability for state
and local peace officers of this state; to amend Section
6-5-338 of the Code of Alabama 1975, to extend immunity to
each firefighter paramedic or firefighter emergency medical
technician licensed by the State of Alabama and employed by
the state or a county or municipality within the state,
operating on-duty in direct support of a tactical law
enforcement unit; to provide medical services, contingency
planning, and operational weapon support.
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Subjects
Civil Procedure
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| February 2, 2016 | S | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Judiciary |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | SB7 Alabama 2016 Session - Introduced |