HB 4252

House·20th Congress·Filed Sep 1, 2025

An Act to Encourage Good Samaritans Who Provide Reasonable Assistance in an Emergency by Protecting Them from Liability

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The proposal would give volunteers who help in emergencies protection from lawsuits, as long as they act reasonably, are properly licensed when required, and do not act with gross negligence or criminal intent.

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Authors · 4 Representatives

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HB 4709· Filed Sep 23, 2025
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Pending with the Committee on PEOPLE'S PARTICIPATION since 2025-09-25Rep. Marlyn L. Primicias-Agabas
HB 4031· Filed Aug 26, 2025
An Act to Encourage Good Samaritans Who Provide Reasonable Assistance During an Emergency by Protecting Them from Liability
Pending with the Committee on PEOPLE'S PARTICIPATION since 2025-08-27Rep. Richard I. Gomez
HB 2932· Filed Aug 4, 2025
An Act Encouraging Volunteerism During Emergencies by Protecting Volunteers from Liability
Pending with the Committee on PEOPLE'S PARTICIPATION since 2025-08-06Rep. Audrey Kay T. Zubiri
HB 2195· Filed Jul 22, 2025
An Act Protecting Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (Drrm) Responders and Volunteers Acting in Good Faith During Calamities and Emergencies, Otherwise Known as the �good Samaritan Law�
Pending with the Committee on DISASTER RESILIENCE since 2025-07-30Rep. Brian Poe
HB 4461· Filed Sep 9, 2025
An Act Providing Protection from Liability to Volunteers for Acts or Omissions Committed in the Performance of Their Duties During Emergencies
Pending with the Committee on PEOPLE'S PARTICIPATION since 2025-09-15Rep. Ramon Jolo III B. Revilla +2

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HB04252 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch

An Act to Encourage Good Samaritans Who Provide Reasonable Assistance in an Emergency by Protecting Them from Liability

In plain language

Authors · 4 Representatives

Official sources

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