HR 4736 · 106th Congress · Law

Good Samaritan Volunteer Firefighter Assistance Act of 2000

Introduced 2000-06-23· Sponsored by Rep. Castle, Michael N. [R-DE-At Large]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.(2000-06-23)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Good Samaritan Volunteer Firefighter Assistance Act of 2000 - Provides that neither a person (including any corporation, company, association, firm, partnership, society, joint stock company, or any other entity) who donates re-certified fire control or fire rescue equipment nor a State or local agency that administers the distribution of such equipment shall be liable for personal injuries, property damage, or death proximately caused by a defect in such equipment. Excepts such a person or agency from such liability protection if: (1) the person's act or omission causing the injury, damage, or loss constitutes malice, gross negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct; or (2) the person is the manufacturer of such equipment.…

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Cosponsors (20)

4 Democrats15 Republicans1 Independent