The Architect and Engineer Good Samaritan Amendment Act of 2025 aims to provide limited civil liability protections for licensed architects and professional engineers who voluntarily assist during life-threatening emergencies in the built environment. This legislation amends Subchapter I-B of Chapter 28 of Title 47 of the District of Columbia Official Code, ensuring that these professionals are not held liable for civil damages, except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct, when they render aid at the request of federal or District officials during a declared public emergency or within 90 days after such an emergency.

The bill includes specific provisions that require architects and engineers to act in good faith and without compensation while also mandating that they complete a training program based on the California Office of Emergency Management's Safety Assessment Program. This initiative aligns the District of Columbia with the majority of states that have similar Good Samaritan laws, thereby encouraging licensed professionals to contribute their expertise in disaster response and recovery efforts without the fear of legal repercussions.