A04968Introduced in the Assembly
Relates to being a good samaritan; adds "reasonable intervention" as a reason to be protected from liability; provides that a person may use physical force when and to the extent that such person reasonably believes that reasonable intervention is necessary to maintain order, but may use deadly physical force only when such person reasonably believes that reasonable intervention is necessary to prevent death or serious physical injury; appropriates $500,000 for public service announcements and community-based training programs aimed at educating people about the legal protections and responsibilities of being a good samaritan.
Introduced by Eric Brown, District 20
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Relates to being a good samaritan; adds "reasonable intervention" as a reason to be protected from liability; provides that a person may use physical force when and to the extent that such person reasonably believes that reasonable intervention is necessary to maintain order, but may use deadly physical force only when such person reasonably believes that reasonable intervention is necessary to prevent death or serious physical injury; appropriates $500,000 for public service announcements and community-based training programs aimed at educating people about the legal protections and responsibilities of being a good samaritan.
Where it stands
referred to governmental operations
January 7, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
AssemblyStage: Assembly Governmental Operations Committee: Held for Consideration · May 27, 2025
10
Yes
4
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
14 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Kassay | 4 | Yes |
| Daniel Norber | 16 | No |
| Noah Burroughs | 18 | Yes |
| Steven Raga | 30 | Yes |
| Ron Kim | 40 | Yes |
| Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn | 42 | Yes |
| Michael Novakhov | 45 | No |
| Jaime Williams | 59 | Yes |
| Deborah Glick | 66 | Yes |
| Tony Simone | 75 | Yes |
Bill history
referred to governmental operations
held for consideration in governmental operations
referred to governmental operations
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