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2001 SESSION
HB 2761 Duty of care to law-enforcement officers and firefighters, etc.
Introduced by: A. Donald McEachin | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Duty of care to law-enforcement officers and firefighters, etc. Abolishes the Fireman's Rule, a common-law doctrine that limits a defendant's liability for otherwise culpable conduct resulting in injuries and property damage to firefighters, law-enforcement officials, and their employees. It is based on assumption of the usual risks of injury in such employment, whether caused by a negligent or a non-negligent act of the defendant.
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HISTORY
- 01/19/01 House: Presented & ordered printed 010315840
- 01/19/01 House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/24/01 House: Assigned to C. J. sub-committee: 2
- 02/01/01 House: Tabled in Courts of Justice (23-Y 0-N)