BILL · 2021–22 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1209

HB 1209: Nonmedical assist. immunity

Concerning immunity protection for nonmedical assistance.

Summary

Establishes immunity from civil liability for persons providing nonmedical care or assistance at the scene of an emergency or disaster.
Provides exception to immunity for persons who are compensated to provide nonmedical care or assistance.
Provides exception to immunity for gross negligence, or willful or wanton misconduct.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 1209), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 66, Laws of 2021

AN ACT Relating to immunity protection for nonmedical assistance;

Passed March 3, 2021

Version voted on: SHB 1209

97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	57	0	0	0
Republican	40	0	0	1

How each member voted

Passed April 5, 2021

Version voted on: SHB 1209

48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	28	0	0	1
Republican	20	0	0	0

How each member voted

Apr 16, 2021Effective date 7/25/2021. (SHB 1209)
Apr 16, 2021Chapter 66, 2021 Laws. (SHB 1209)
Apr 16, 2021Governor signed. (SHB 1209)
Apr 13, 2021Delivered to Governor. (SHB 1209)
Apr 9, 2021President signed. (SHB 1209)
Apr 7, 2021Speaker signed. (SHB 1209)
Apr 5, 2021Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SHB 1209)
Apr 5, 2021Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1209)
Mar 31, 2021Placed on second reading consent calendar. (SHB 1209)
Mar 26, 2021Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 1209)
Mar 25, 2021LAW - Majority; do pass. (SHB 1209)
Mar 6, 2021First reading, referred to Law & Justice. (SHB 1209)
Mar 3, 2021Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SHB 1209)
Mar 3, 2021Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1209)
Mar 3, 20211st substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1209)
Mar 3, 20211st substitute bill substituted.
Mar 2, 2021Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 1209)
Mar 2, 2021Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Feb 9, 2021Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 1209)
Feb 9, 2021Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Feb 5, 2021CRJ - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1209)
Feb 5, 2021CRJ - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Feb 5, 2021CRJ - Executive action taken by committee.
Jan 15, 2021First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary.

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

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HB 1209 (2019–20) Ballots, prepaid postage · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1209 (2017–18) Municipal financial services · Enacted · Chapter 237, Laws of 2018
HB 1209 (2015–16) Jnt. admin rules review comm · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1209 (2013–14) Christmas tree growers · Enacted · Chapter 72, Laws of 2013
HB 1209 (2011–12) Community corrections · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1209 (2009–10) Passenger-only ferries · Did not pass · died in committee