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HR 3369 108th Congress House Law Athletics Civil actions and liability Employee training Federal preemption Government Operations and Politics Labor and Employment Liability (Law) Licenses Negligence Nonprofit organizations Privileges and immunities Social Welfare Sports and Recreation State laws

Nonprofit Athletic Organization Protection Act of 2003

Introduced: October 21, 2003 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 14 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 14, 2004
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7096-7097 )
Sep 14, 2004
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Sep 14, 2004
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 217 - 176 (Roll no. 445). (text: CR H7084-7085)
Sep 14, 2004
Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 217 - 176 (Roll no. 445).(text: CR H7084-7085)
Sep 14, 2004
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3369.
Sep 14, 2004
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7084-7090)
Sep 14, 2004
Mr. Sensenbrenner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Sep 13, 2004
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 420.
Sep 13, 2004
Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 108-681.
Sep 8, 2004
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 14 - 7.
Sep 8, 2004
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 20, 2004
Committee Hearings Held.
Oct 21, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct 21, 2003
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Sep 14, 2004 House · vote #445 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Failed 217–176 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Nonprofit Athletic Organization Protection Act of 2003 - Exempts a nonprofit athletic organization from liability for harm caused by an act or omission in the adoption of rules for sanctioned or approved athletic competitions or practices if: (1) the organization was acting within the scope of its duties; (2) the organization was properly licensed, certified, or authorized for the competition or practice; and (3) the harm was not caused by the organization's willful or criminal misconduct, gross negligence, or reckless misconduct.

States that this exemption shall not be construed to affect civil actions brought by nonprofit athletic organizations against their employees, agents, or volunteers.

Makes exceptions where State law: (1) requires such an organization to adhere to risk management procedures, including mandatory training; (2) makes the organization liable for the acts or omissions of its employees, agents, and volunteers to the same extent as an employer is liable for its employees; and (3) makes a limitation of liability inapplicable if the civil action was brought by an officer of a State or local government.

Preempts inconsistent State laws except for those that provide additional protections from liability relating to the rule-making activities of nonprofit athletic organizations.

What's happening now September 14, 2004

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 217 - 176 (Roll no. 445). (text: CR H7084-7085)

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1