Relating to liability arising from the donation of equipment by a municipality, fire department, emergency medical services provider, or law enforcement agency

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedJanuary 31, 2020
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   Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 6, 2020
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   Done: Senate committeeFebruary 13, 2020
4. –
   Skipped: Passes the SenateContinued as SF 2259
5. Next: House committee
6. Next: Passes the House
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

Became SF 2259 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to SF 2259 What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill allows a fire department, emergency medical services provider, or law enforcement agency to donate used equipment to another organization that provides fire fighting or emergency medical services, or is a law enforcement agency. The bill exempts the state, municipalities, fire departments, emergency medical services providers, and law enforcement agencies from tort liability arising from the performance, failure to perform, nature, age, condition, or packaging of any vehicle or equipment donated to an organization that provides fire fighting or emergency medical services, or is a law enforcement agency.

Changed since by amendment H-8054; see Amendments.

Full bill text · What changed before it passed¹

Senate subcommittee

Named February 6, 2020. On February 11, 2020 it recommended amendment and passage.

• Sen. Julian B. Garrett R
• Sen. Robert Hogg D
• Sen. Annette Sweeney REmail

Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part

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