HR 4736
106th Congress
House
Law
Emergency Management
Equipment and supplies
Fire departments
Fire prevention
Gifts
Government liability
Liability (Law)
Social Welfare
Volunteer workers
Good Samaritan Volunteer Firefighter Assistance Act of 2000
Introduced: June 23, 2000
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Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 23, 2000
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 23, 2000
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Good Samaritan Volunteer Firefighter Assistance Act of 2000 - Provides that neither a person (including any corporation, company, association, firm, partnership, society, joint stock company, or any other entity) who donates re-certified fire control or fire rescue equipment nor a State or local agency that administers the distribution of such equipment shall be liable for personal injuries, property damage, or death proximately caused by a defect in such equipment. Excepts such a person or agency from such liability protection if: (1) the person's act or omission causing the injury, damage, or loss constitutes malice, gross negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct; or (2) the person is the manufacturer of such equipment.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Committees of jurisdiction
1
Cosponsors
1