The Good Samaritan protection is codified under which law?

• A. Education Law - Article 131-B
• B. Public Health Law
• C. Civil Practice Law and Rules
• D. Executive Law

Answer: (A)

Good Samaritan protection is about civil immunity for people who provide emergency medical assistance in good faith. In New York, this protection is codified in Education Law, Article 131-B. The statute specifically shields school staff and others who render emergency care in a school setting from liability for outcomes of their acts, as long as the help is given in good faith and without gross negligence or willful misconduct. This placement makes sense because emergencies can arise on school grounds, and the law aims to encourage prompt, voluntary aid by removing the fear of lawsuits. Other listed laws cover different areas—Public Health Law governs public health powers, Civil Practice Law and Rules deal with civil litigation procedure, and Executive Law concerns agency and administrative matters—so they don’t codify this particular protection.