HB 23-1238

  • Colorado House Bill
  • 2023 Regular Session
  • Introduced in House Mar 08, 2023
  • House
  • Senate
  • Governor

Protection For Helicopter Search And Rescue

Abstract

The bill extends immunity from civil liability for damage or injury, other than that which arises from gross negligence or willful misconduct, to an individual, nonprofit organization, for-profit corporation, private organization, or other person (person), acting as a volunteer, that assists a governmental entity through the use of a helicopter as part of a rescue unit or backcountry search and rescue operations (search and rescue operations) if the person: Arranges or operates the helicopter on behalf of the governmental entity that is leading a search and rescue operation; Has an agreement with the governmental entity; Is, employs, or otherwise contracts with a pilot that is properly licensed to operate the helicopter; Meets certain safety and training certifications and requirements; and Is in compliance with all requirements of the federal aviation administration. The bill also establishes criteria that volunteer helicopter pilots and the helicopters used in search and rescue operations must satisfy in order for the volunteer helicopter owner or operator to qualify for immunity under the bill. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

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Apr 03, 2023

House

House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Postpone Indefinitely

Mar 08, 2023

House

Introduced In House - Assigned to State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs

  • Introduction
State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs

Bill Text

Bill Text Versions Format
Introduced (03/08/2023) PDF
Committee Amendment PDF

Related Documents

Document Format
Fiscal Note FN1 (03/13/2023) PDF
Fiscal Note FN2 (07/05/2023) PDF

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