HR 1167 · 105th Congress · Law

Volunteer Protection Act of 1997

Introduced 1997-03-20· Sponsored by Rep. Inglis, Bob [R-SC-4]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: For Further Action See H.R.911.(1997-08-06)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Volunteer Protection Act of 1997 - Prescribes circumstances under which volunteers working for nonprofit organizations or government entities shall be immune from personal financial liability for acts on behalf of the organization or entity, provided harm was not caused by willful or criminal misconduct, or a conscious, flagrant indifference to the rights or safety of the individual harmed, by the volunteer. Sets forth exceptions and conditions that a State may impose on the granting of such immunity.…

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