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Conn Gen Stat 19a-131i
Liability: Public Health Emergency
When a public health emergency declaration is in effect, an individual working within the scope of their duties on behalf of the state will not be held legally responsible. They can be held legally responsible if acting with extreme carelessness or intent to cause harm.
Immunity from personal liability
The provisions of sections 4-165 and 5-141d shall apply to any person acting on behalf of the state, within the scope of such person’s practice or profession, and pursuant to sections 19a-131 to 19a-131h, inclusive. The provisions of this section shall not apply if a vaccination has been administered without consent.