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- H.R.1167
H.R.1167: Volunteer Protection Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced March 20, 1997
- Latest Major Action Aug. 6, 1997
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Bill Summary
Volunteer Protection Act of 1997 - Prescribes circumstances under which volunteers working for nonprofit organizations or government entities shall be immune from personal financial liability for acts on behalf of the organization or entity, provided harm was not caused by willful or criminal misconduct, or a conscious, flagrant indifference to the rights or safety of the individual harmed, by the volunteer. Sets forth exceptions and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Committee Hearings Held.
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For Further Action See H.R.911.
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| March 20, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Bob Inglis (R-S.C.) |