Tennessee § 29-34-203 - Immunity for first responders in responding to emergency calls.

§ 29-34-203. Immunity for first responders in responding to emergency calls.

As used in this section, “first responder” means a law enforcement officer, firefighter, emergency services personnel or other person who responds to calls for emergency assistance from a 911 call. A first responder and the responder's supervisor, agency, employer or supervising entity is immune from civil liability resulting from a forcible entry of a home, business or other structure if the first responder: Is responding to a documented 911 call for emergency assistance; Has made reasonable efforts to summon an occupant of the home, business, or structure that made the call by knocking or otherwise notifying the occupant of the first responder's presence; Has not received a response from an occupant within a reasonable period of time after making reasonable efforts pursuant to subdivision (b)(2); and Has a good faith belief that it is necessary to make a forcible entry for the purposes of rendering emergency assistance or preventing imminent bodily harm. Nothing in this section shall affect the standard of care a first responder must employ when rendering aid after gaining entry. Acts 2012, ch. 844, § 2. Code Commission Notes. Acts 2012, ch. 844, § 2 purported to enact a new § 29-34-208 . The section was enacted as § 29-34-203 under the authority of the code commission. Compiler's Notes. Acts 2012, ch. 844, § 1 provided that the act, which enacted this section, shall be known and may be cited as “Jaclyn's Law.” Effective Dates. Acts 2012, ch. 844, § 3. April 27, 2012. Law Reviews. The Emergency Aid Doctrine and 911 Hang-ups: The Modern General Warrant, 68 Vand. L. Rev. 919 (2015).