SF 2555

as introduced - 86th Legislature (2009 - 2010) Posted on 02/10/2010 07:46am

A bill for an act
relating to civil actions; specifying immunity for certain entities in the event of
an emergency or disaster; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 12.22,
subdivision 2a.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 12.22, subdivision 2a, is amended to read:

Subd. 2a.

Volunteer protections.

(a) deleted text begin Individuals deleted text end new text begin Persons new text end who volunteer to assist
a local political subdivision new text begin in preparation for or new text end during an emergency or disaster, who
register with that subdivision, and who are under the direction and control of that
subdivision are considered an employee new text begin or agent new text end of that subdivision for purposes of
workers' compensation and tort claim defense and indemnification.

(b) deleted text begin Individuals deleted text end new text begin Persons new text end who volunteer to assist the state new text begin in preparation for or new text end during
an emergency or disaster, who register with a state agency, and who are under the direction
and control of the state agency are considered an employee new text begin or agent new text end of the state for
purposes of workers' compensation and tort claim defense and indemnification.

(c) Notwithstanding qualification for volunteer protection under paragraph (a) or
(b), a Minnesota Responds Medical Reserve Corps volunteer under sections 145A.04 to
145A.06, responding at the request of the commissioner of health, must receive state
workers' compensation benefits and tort claim defense and indemnification as provided in
section 145A.06, subdivision 7.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment,
and applies to actions accruing on or after that date.
new text end