HR 1176 109th 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 2006

Introduced: March 8, 2005 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 12 steps

Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Passed House

Passed Senate

To President

Became law

Dec 5, 2006

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 219 - 187, 1 Present (Roll no. 525).

Dec 5, 2006

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8702-8703)

Dec 5, 2006

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.

Dec 5, 2006

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1176.

Dec 5, 2006

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8686-8692; text of measure as reported in House: CR H8686-8687)

Dec 5, 2006

Mr. Sensenbrenner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

Mar 15, 2006

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 213.

Mar 15, 2006

Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 109-393.

Mar 2, 2006

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

Mar 2, 2006

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Mar 8, 2005

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Mar 8, 2005

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Dec 5, 2006	House · vote #525	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended	Failed	219–187	See who voted →

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Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Nonprofit Athletic Organization Protection Act of 2005 - Exempts a nonprofit athletic organization from liability for harm caused by an act or omission in the adoption of rules of play 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. 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.

What's happening now December 5, 2006

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 219 - 187, 1 Present (Roll no. 525).

Related & companion bills 1

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Committees of jurisdiction 1

Judiciary Committee
House of Representatives

Cosponsors 1

Bishop, Sanford D.

Georgia · May 25, 2005

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1176: Nonprofit Athletic Organization Protection Act of 2006. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-1176/

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