Bill109th CongressFiled Apr 12, 2005Law
S. 766
Good Samaritan Volunteer Firefighter Assistance Act of 2005
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Apr 12, 2005)
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.
What just happenedApr 12, 2005
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Santorum, Rick [R-PA](R-PA)Sponsor
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- Apr 12, 2005IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Apr 12, 2005IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3488-3489)
- Apr 12, 2005IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate