HB175 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: April WeaverSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2017
Title: Civil immunity, providing for to volunteer caregivers for persons with disabilities or chronic illnesses
Summary: HB175 would grant civil immunity to unpaid volunteers who provide temporary care to people with disabilities or chronic illnesses under the direction of the primary home caregiver.
What This Bill Does
If passed, the bill would shield unpaid volunteers from civil damages for acts or omissions made while providing temporary care or arranging for care, as long as they act in good faith. The immunity applies when the volunteer is under the direction of the primary home caregiver and the care is temporary. The immunity does not apply if the act or omission was the result of willful or wanton misconduct. The law would take effect on the first day of the third month after it passes and the governor signs it.

Who It Affects
Unpaid volunteers who provide temporary care for individuals with disabilities or chronic illnesses under the direction of a primary home caregiver, who would gain civil immunity from damages for their care efforts.
Primary home caregivers who direct and coordinate such voluntary care, potentially experiencing reduced liability concerns related to the volunteers' actions.

Key Provisions
Section 1: Grants civil immunity from civil damages to an individual who volunteers without compensation to provide temporary care under the direction of a primary home caregiver for an individual with a disability or chronic illness, provided the care is performed in good faith and without compensation for goods or services; immunity covers acts or omissions in rendering or arranging care, unless caused by willful or wanton misconduct by the volunteer.
Section 2: The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval by the Governor, or once it becomes law by other means.

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 Immunity