Indemnification of private citizens or their dependents

for consequences of meritorious action.

A. The state may indemnify private citizens, or any persons

dependent upon such citizens for their principal support for any

injury, death or damage sustained by such citizens or any persons

dependent upon such citizens for their principal support as a direct

consequence of meritorious action, as provided in the Good Samaritan

Act, to the extent that they are not compensated for the injury,

death or damage from any other source.

B. As used in this act, private citizen means any natural

person other than a peace officer, fire fighter, lifeguard or person

whose employment includes the duty to protect the public safety

acting within the course and scope of such employment.