What is the purpose of the Good Samaritan Law?

The purpose of the Good Samaritan Law is to protect bystanders who provide assistance to individuals in emergency situations from legal liability. This means that if someone steps forward to help in a crisis—such as performing CPR, applying a tourniquet, or any other first aid measures—they are shielded from lawsuits or legal repercussions for any unintended consequences that may arise from their aid, as long as their actions were reasonable and intended to help.

This law encourages individuals to assist others in emergencies without fear of legal action, promoting a culture of helping one another in critical situations. It’s important for bystanders to feel empowered to act, knowing that their intentions to help will not lead to legal trouble, especially in situations where they are acting in good faith and within their level of training.

The other choices reflect misunderstandings of the law's purpose. For instance, the law does not compel bystanders to act, nor does it provide financial support for responders or allow individuals to charge for their assistance.