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Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
Twentieth Congress 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 4252 
Introduced by Representatives Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez, Yedda 
Marie K. Romualdez, Andrew Julian K. Romualdez and Jude A. Acidre 
AN ACT 
TO ENCOURAGE GOOD SAMARITANS WHO PROVIDE REASONABLE 
ASSISTANCE IN AN EMERGENCY BY PROTECTING THEM FROM 
LIABILITY 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks to support individuals who sought to assist during times of 
emergencies by protecting them from legal liability if their aid was useful and 
appropriate to the situation’s de-escalation.   
With the present number of people within the country, there are bound to be 
situations where civilian assistance will not only be valuable, but necessary to 
ensuring the safety of the populace. There will also be situations where civilians will 
have the desire to provide aid to legal channels yet fear the negative repercussions 
of their actions.   
This bill will provide an avenue where both the concerns of civilians and 
government parties can be put to rest, encouraging the populace to aid in the 
protection of the nation. 
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
September 1, 2025
3:49 pm


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FERDINAND MARTIN G. ROMUALDEZ 
YEDDA MARIE K. ROMUALDEZ 
ANDREW JULIAN K.  ROMUALDEZ 
JUDE A. ACIDRE 


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Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
Twentieth Congress 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 4252 
Introduced by Representatives Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez, Yedda 
Marie K. Romualdez, Andrew Julian K. Romualdez and Jude A. Acidre 
AN ACT 
TO ENCOURAGE GOOD SAMARITANS WHO PROVIDE REASONABLE 
ASSISTANCE IN AN EMERGENCY BY PROTECTING THEM FROM 
LIABILITY 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of the Representatives of the 
Philippines in Congress assembled: 
Section 1. Short Title. – This Act shall be known as the “Good Samaritan 
Act.” 
Section 2. Declaration of Policy. – It is the policy of the State to encourage 
good Samaritans who provide reasonable assistance in an emergency by protecting 
them from liability. 


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Section 3. Definition of Terms. –  For purposes of this Act,  
 
(1) “Good Samaritan” shall refer to an individual performing volunteer 
services who does not receive compensation to reasonably assist a person 
in an emergency; and 
 
(2) “Emergency” shall refer to a situation requiring immediate attention and 
remedial action involving a sudden, unexpected, and impending threat to 
life, health, or safety of a person. 
 
Section 4. Liability Protection for Good Samaritans. – No good Samaritan 
shall be liable for harm caused by an act or omission if: 
 
(1) The good Samaritan was acting in an emergency at the time of the act or 
omission; 
 
(2) If appropriate or required, the good Samaritan was properly licensed, 
certified, or authorized by the appropriate authorities for the activities 
undertaken in an emergency at the time of the act or omission; and 
 
(3) The harm was not caused by willful or criminal misconduct, gross 
negligence, reckless misconduct, or a conscious, flagrant indifference to 
the rights or safety of the individual harmed by the good Samaritan. 
 
Section 5.  Exceptions. – The liability protection for good Samaritans under 
this Act shall not apply to any misconduct that:  


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(1) Constitutes a crime; or  
 
(2) Was performed under the influence of intoxicating alcohol or any 
dangerous drug at the time of the misconduct. 
 
Section 6. Separability Clause. – If any provision of this Act is declared 
invalid or unconstitutional, the provisions not affected thereby shall remain in full 
force and effect. 
 
Section 7. Repealing Clause. – All laws, presidential decrees, executive 
orders, presidential proclamations, rules and regulations or parts thereof contrary to 
or inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
 
Section 8. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general 
circulation. 
 
Approved,