Plain English Breakdown
The bill did not pass and was not signed into law, so its provisions are not enforceable.
Helping People in Danger
The bill proposes a law that requires people to call for help if they know or believe someone is at risk of serious injury or death, and it establishes penalties for failing to do so.
What This Bill Does
- Creates a new requirement for individuals who are aware of another person's imminent danger of serious bodily injury or death to attempt contacting law enforcement or emergency medical care providers if doing so does not put them at risk.
- Specifies that people are exempt from this duty if they know the other person doesn't need help or if providing information would incriminate themselves.
Who It Names or Affects
- People who witness someone in imminent danger of serious injury or death and can safely call for help without risking their own safety.
- Law enforcement and emergency medical care providers, as they may receive calls from individuals attempting to fulfill this duty.
Terms To Know
- Serious bodily injury
- An injury that is very bad and could cause long-term harm or death.
- Emergency medical care provider
- A person, like a doctor or nurse, who gives urgent help to someone who is hurt or sick.
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill did not pass and was not signed into law.
- It only applies if the person can safely call for help without putting themselves at risk.