Bill
B 76-38
Summary of B 76-38: Emergency Care Immunity from Liability Bill OverviewThis bill, introduced on November 27, 2025, seeks to add a new section (§84124) to Chapter 84, Title 10 of t
This bill, introduced on November 27, 2025, seeks to add a new section (§84124) to Chapter 84, Title 10 of the Guam Code Annotated. The main purpose of the bill is to provide immunity from civil liability for individuals who provide emergency care or assistance in emergency situations.
The bill would establish the following key provisions:
Immunity from Liability: Any person who in good faith renders emergency care, assistance, or advice at the scene of an emergency or accident shall not be liable for any civil damages as a result of any act or omission by such person in rendering the emergency care.
Scope of Protection: The immunity would apply to emergency care provided at the scene of the emergency, in a hospital or other medical facility, or while transporting the injured person to a medical facility.
Exceptions: The immunity would not apply if the person providing emergency care is grossly negligent or acts with willful misconduct.
Definition of "Emergency": The bill defines an "emergency" as a sudden or unexpected occurrence involving injury, illness, or danger to a person or the public requiring immediate action.
If enacted, this bill would provide legal protections for individuals who step forward to provide emergency care or assistance in emergency situations. This could encourage more people to intervene and provide aid without fear of liability, potentially saving lives and reducing harm. However, the exceptions for gross negligence and willful misconduct would still hold providers accountable for reckless or intentional wrongdoing.
Overall, the bill aims to promote public safety and support the provision of critical emergency care by shielding good-faith actors from unwarranted liability concerns.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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