HR 1993 · 100th Congress · Sports and Recreation

Nonprofit Sports Liability Limitation Act of 1987

Introduced 1987-04-08· Sponsored by Rep. Gekas, George W. [R-PA-17]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Monopolies and Commercial Law.(1987-04-14)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Nonprofit Sports Liability Limitation Act of 1987 - Provides immunity from civil liability (in any action commenced in a Federal court) for persons who render volunteer athletic services, and for persons who, without compensation, act in the capacity of an officer, director, or trustee of certain nonprofit associations, unless: (1) their conduct falls substantially below the standards generally practiced and accepted in similar circumstances; (2) their conduct constitutes a failure to fulfill a legal obligation; and (3) they know or have reason to know that such conduct creates a substantial risk of harm.…

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Cosponsors (2)

2 Republicans