Honorable John T. Smithee, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB590 by Bohac (Relating to the liability of first responders who provide roadside assistance.), Committee Report 1st House, Substituted
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to provide first responders with immunity from any civil liability arising from the provision of roadside assistance to motorists so long as the responder acted in good faith and did not commit gross negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct during the performance of the act of providing roadside assistance. Based on the analysis of the Office of Court Administration, duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council