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2001 SESSION

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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.

FULL TEXT

• 01/19/01  House: Presented & ordered printed 010315840  pdf

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)