The bill amends the existing law regarding civil liability for individuals providing emergency care, particularly in the context of bleeding control. It introduces a new section, Sec. 8, which states that individuals who voluntarily apply bleeding control measures—such as pressure, dressings, packing, or tourniquets—during an emergency medical situation, without any legal obligation to do so, will not be held liable for civil damages resulting from their actions. This protection from liability is contingent upon the individual acting in good faith and excludes cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct.

Additionally, the enactment of this amendatory act is contingent upon the passage of House Bill No. 4847 from the 103rd Legislature. This ensures that the new provisions regarding civil liability for emergency bleeding control are only implemented if the related legislation is also enacted.

Statutes affected:
Substitute (H-2): 691.1501, 691.1507, 681.1507
House Introduced Bill: 691.1501, 691.1507, 681.1507
As Passed by the House: 691.1501, 691.1507, 681.1507