Enrolled Bill Summary

Senate Bill 1479 amends the Education Code to establish immunity from liability for direct service volunteers for an institution of higher education. This act provides immunity for an act that is incident to or within the scope of the duties of the volunteer's position and that involves the exercise of judgment or discretion on the part of the volunteer. The immunity established by this act does not apply to the operation or use of a motor vehicle or acts of intentional misconduct and gross negligence.