Legislation passed the House to extend civil liability protection to individuals who voluntarily provide bleeding control in an emergency. The act currently shields certain individuals from liability when they administer emergency care in specific situations. House Bill 4108, sponsored by Rep. Dave Prestin (R-Cedarville Twp.), would add protection from liability for damages for anyone who, in good faith, assists in an emergency medical situation by applying bleeding control measures. Measures would include direct pressure, applying a dressing, wound packing and using a tourniquet. However, the immunity from liability proposed by the bill would not extend to an act or omission that constitutes gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct. HB 4108 will next be considered by the Senate.
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