Nonprofit Athletic Organization Protection Act of 2005
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Mar 8, 2005)
Nonprofit Athletic Organization Protection Act of 2005 - Exempts a nonprofit athletic organization from liability for harm caused by an act or omission in the adoption of rules of play for sanctioned or approved athletic competitions or practices if: (1) the organization was acting within the scope of its duties; (2) the organization was properly licensed, certified, or authorized for the competition or practice; and (3) the harm was not caused by the organization's willful or criminal misconduct, gross negligence, or reckless misconduct. Makes exceptions where State law: (1) requires such an organization to adhere to risk management procedures, including mandatory training; (2) makes the organization liable for the acts or omissions of its employees, agents, and volunteers to the same extent as an employer is liable for its employees; and (3) makes a limitation of liability inapplicable if the civil action was brought by an officer of a State or local government
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What just happenedMar 8, 2005
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
- Mar 8, 2005IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Mar 8, 2005IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2272-2273)
- Mar 8, 2005IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate