What is the purpose of Arizona's "Good Samaritan" law?

Arizona’s "Good Samaritan" law is designed specifically to protect individuals who voluntarily provide emergency assistance to those in need from legal liability. The intention behind this law is to encourage bystanders to offer help during emergency situations without the fear of being sued for unintentional harm or negligence. By granting legal protection, the law promotes a societal norm of helping others in distress, thereby increasing the likelihood that someone will step in to assist during emergencies.

The focus of this law is on the actions of ordinary citizens rather than professional emergency responders, which is why the other options do not align with its primary purpose. While improving emergency services, regulating medical training, or imposing penalties for failing to assist may be relevant in the context of public health and safety, they do not embody the foundational intent of the Good Samaritan law, which is about liability protection for those who act in good faith to help others.