BILL · 2009–10 SESSION

SB 6461: Firefighter limited immunity

Providing limited immunity for firefighters providing emergency services.

Summary

State and municipal firefighters, both paid and volunteer, are immune from civil liability under the following circumstances: (1) when engaging in firefighting efforts outside their jurisdiction; and (2) when providing emergency care, rescue, assistance, or recovery services at the scene of an emergency. This immunity does not include acts or omissions constituting gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 6461), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor

AN ACT Relating to immunity from liability for civil damages for firefighters;

No recorded floor votes.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

SB 6461 (2019–20) Project permit timelines · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6461 (2017–18) Employee benefits/SEBB · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6461 (2015–16) Mobile home park tenants · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6461 (2013–14) Impact fee payment · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6461 (2011–12) Drayage truck operators · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6461 (2007–08) Capital budget · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6461 (2005–06) High school grad requirement · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6461 (2003–04) Workers' comp premiums · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House