HB138 Alabama 2018 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Ken Johnson
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2018
Title: Civil immunity, provided to persons providing transportation to health care providers without compensation, exceptions
Summary: HB 138 would shield people who provide free transportation to health care facilities or providers from civil liability under certain conditions.
What This Bill Does
If passed, the bill would make a person who gives rides in good faith and without pay not liable for civil damages for acts or omissions during transportation to a health care facility or provider, unless their conduct was grossly negligent or intentionally wrongful. The immunity covers transportation from the rider's home. To obtain immunity, the transporter must post a clear notice in their vehicle explaining the immunity. Accepting donations from the person being transported does not waive the immunity. The law would take effect on the first day of the third month after it becomes law.

Who It Affects
Group 1: Unpaid transportation providers (individuals) who offer rides to health care facilities or providers would gain civil immunity for their acts or omissions, provided they act in good faith, without compensation, and follow the posting requirement.
Group 2: Patients or individuals receiving transportation to health care services and the health care facilities/providers they travel to, who may benefit from increased access to free transportation; donors' contributions do not affect the immunity.

Key Provisions
A person who provides transportation to a health care facility or provider in good faith and not for compensation is not liable for civil damages for acts or omissions, unless the act or omission results from gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct. Immunity includes transportation from the individual's residence.
The immunity applies only if the transportation provider posts in a conspicuous place in their vehicle an explanation of the immunity.
Acceptance of gratuitous contributions or donations from the recipient does not waive immunity.
The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval by the Governor (or when it becomes law).

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