The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 212, aims to amend chapter 925 of the general statutes to grant immunity from civil liability to physicians who voluntarily assist state, regional, or municipal SWAT teams. Specifically, the bill stipulates that any licensed physician who provides emergency medical assistance in connection with the law enforcement duties of a SWAT team, and does so outside the scope of their employment or practice, will not be held liable for civil damages resulting from personal injuries caused by their acts or omissions during this assistance, even if such actions may be considered ordinary negligence.
The key insertion in the bill is the provision that explicitly states the conditions under which a physician is granted immunity, while there are no deletions from the current law mentioned in the text. The intent of the bill is to encourage medical professionals to assist law enforcement in emergency situations without the fear of legal repercussions, thereby enhancing the support available to SWAT teams during critical operations.