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Republic of the Philippines

House of Representatives

Batasan Bills, Queson City

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

5200
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative Florencio Gabriel “Bem” G. Noel

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In these times of divisiveness, volunteerism should be encouraged so that we can
experiences unity and start building our nation as one. People should be encouraged to care for
their fellow Filipinos and not fear any liabilities when they do so. Being a good Samaritan
should be encouraged through proper legislation so we can sow seeds of good deeds in our
nation.

‘A good Samaritan is a person who helps other people in need without asking for
anything in return. It also means a person that has empathy for fellow Filipinos and also has
the ability to help them.

In this bill, good Samaritans are individuals that volunteer to offer their services to other
people that are in emergency situations. They will be protected from any liability as long as
they are acting in an emergency situation and they have the proper license, certificate or
authorization to do the activities needed in the emergency. If any harm was caused, they shall
not be liable as long as the harm was not caused by willful or unlawful misconduct, gross
negligence, reckless misconduct, or a conscious, flagrant, indifference to the rights of or safety
of another

In view of the foregoing, the timely passage of the bill is earnestly sought.

FLORENCIO GABRIEL “BEM” G. NOEL
An Waray Partylist Representative


Republic of the Philippines

House of Representatives

Batasan Hills, Queson City

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5200

Introduced by Representative Florencio Gabriel “Bem” G. Nocl

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 Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:

SECTION 1. Short Title. — This Act shall be known as the "Good Samaritan Act of 2019."

Sec. 2. Policy. — It is the policy of the State to encourage good Samaritans who provide
reasonable assistance in an emergency by protecting them from liability.

Sec. 3. Definitions. — For purposes of this Act:

a) "Good Samaritan" shall refer to an individual performing volunteer services who
does not receive compensation to reasonably assist a person in an emergency

b) "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

See. 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.

Sec. 5. Exceptions. — The liability protection for good samaritans under this Act shall not
apply to misconduct that

1. constitutes a crime; or
2. was performed under the influence of intoxicating alcohol or any dangerous drug at
the time of the misconduct.

Sec. 6. Repealing Clause. — Ail laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations, or other issuances
or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified
accordingly.

Sec. 7. Separability Clause. — If any portion or provision of this Act is declared
unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act or any provision not affected thereby shall remain
in force and effect.

Sec. 8. Effectivity. —This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following the completion
of its publication either in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation in the
Philippines.

Approved,