HR 911 · 105th Congress · Law
Volunteer Protection Act of 1997
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House Vote4
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EnactedLatest: Laid on the table. See S. 543 for further action. (consideration: CR H3120)(1997-05-21)
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Volunteer Protection Act of 1997 - Provides limited tort claim liability protection for nonprofit or governmental volunteers acting in good faith and within the scope of their duties. Sets forth discretionary State conditions and exceptions to such liability protection. Increases Social Services Block Grant Program allotments under title XX of the Social Security Act to a State that has adopted a similar measure within a specified time and conditions such increase upon an annual certification that the State law remains in effect.…
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Cosponsors (20)
6 Democrats14 Republicans