A Good Samaritan regulation has been placed on the legislative agenda to better protect those who lend a hand, the China Foundation for Justice and Courage said on Monday.

The Ministry of Public Security has submitted the draft for review by government departments and received support from the State Council Legislative Affairs Office, said Guo Yuying, secretary-general of the foundation.

Some cities such as Shenzhen have established Good Samaritan regulations, but Guo said a national regulation is needed because local governments apply different criteria to recognize and reward acts of bravery, Xinhua News Agency reported.