The bill amends the existing law regarding civil liability for individuals providing emergency care, particularly in the context of medical emergencies. 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, and who have no legal obligation to do so, will not be held liable in civil actions for any damages resulting from their actions. This protection from liability is contingent upon the absence of gross negligence or willful and wanton misconduct.

Additionally, the enactment of this amendatory act is conditional upon the passage of House Bill No. 4109. This stipulation ensures that the new provisions regarding civil liability for emergency care are only implemented if the related legislation is also enacted.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 691.1501, 691.1507