President Ram Nath Kovind has given assent to a bill providing legal protection to the good samaritans in Karnataka, who help accident victims with emergency medical care within the golden hour. <br />''  <br />'' The bill – Karnataka Good Samaritan and Medical Professional (Protection and Regulation during Emergency Situations) Bill, 2016 — received the President's assent today. <br />''  <br />'' With this, Karnataka has become the first state in the country to give legal protection to good samaritans.<br />''  <br />'' <br />