HR 1088 · 109th Congress · Law

Good Samaritan Volunteer Firefighter Assistance Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-03-03· Sponsored by Rep. Castle, Michael N. [R-DE-At Large]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.(2005-03-03)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Good Samaritan Volunteer Firefighter Assistance Act of 2005 - States that a person (including a governmental or other entity) who donates fire control or fire rescue equipment to a volunteer fire company shall not be liable for State or Federal civil damages for personal injuries, property damage or loss, or death caused by the equipment after the donation. Waives such liability protection if: (1) the person's act or omission causing the injury, damage, loss, or death constitutes gross negligence or intentional misconduct; or (2) the person is the manufacturer of such equipment. Preempts State law unless such law provides additional protection from liability.…

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Cosponsors (20)

5 Democrats15 Republicans
Rep. Ney, Robert W. [R-OH-18]OH
Rep. Green, Mark [R-WI-8]WI
Rep. Oxley, Michael G. [R-OH-4]OH
Rep. Carson, Julia [D-IN-7]IN
Rep. Bachus, Spencer [R-AL-6]AL
Rep. Gillmor, Paul E. [R-OH-5]OH
Rep. Harman, Jane [D-CA-36]CA
Rep. Rogers, Mike J. [R-MI-8]MI
Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10]VA
Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]TX
Rep. Dent, Charles W. [R-PA-15]PA
Rep. Platts, Todd Russell [R-PA-19]PA
Rep. Weldon, Curt [R-PA-7]PA
Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]SC
Rep. Delahunt, William D. [D-MA-10]MA
Rep. Holden, Tim [D-PA-17]PA
Rep. Souder, Mark E. [R-IN-3]IN
Rep. Gilchrest, Wayne T. [R-MD-1]MD
Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17]IL
Rep. Forbes, J. Randy [R-VA-4]VA