The Architect and Engineer Good Samaritan Amendment Act of 2025 aims to extend civil liability protections to licensed architects and professional engineers who voluntarily assist during life-threatening emergencies in the built environment. This legislation amends the District of Columbia Official Code to provide that these professionals will not be liable for civil damages, except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct, when they render aid at the request or direction of federal or District officials during a declared public emergency or within 90 days after such an emergency.

The bill introduces new sections to the code, specifically 47-2853.69 for architects and 47-2853.134 for engineers, detailing the conditions under which these professionals can operate without fear of civil liability. These conditions include acting in good faith, without compensation, and after completing a training program based on the California Office of Emergency Management's Safety Assessment Program. This legislation aligns the District with the majority of states that already have similar Good Samaritan laws in place for architects and engineers.