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BILL · 2021–22 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1341

HB 1341: Professional rescue doctrine

Concerning the professional rescue doctrine.

Summary

  • Abolishes the professional rescue doctrine that precludes a professional rescuer from recovering for injuries inherently within the scope of a particular rescue activity.

From the House Bill Report (HB 1341), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 21, 2021
  2. Out of committeeFeb 10, 2021
  3. Passed Housestopped here
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Dan Bronoske (D-28)
Introduced
January 21, 2021 in the House
Last action
January 10, 2022
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1341, SHB 1341

AN ACT Relating to the professional rescue doctrine;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Dan Bronoske (D-28)

2 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Amy Walen D-48Liz Berry D-36

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. (SHB 1341)
  2. Referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary. (SHB 1341)
  3. Referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary.
  4. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration.
  5. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 1341)
  6. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  7. CRJ - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1341)
  8. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1341)
  9. CRJ - Executive action taken by committee.
  10. Minority; without recommendation.
  11. CRJ - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  12. First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

HB 1341 in other sessions

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