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S.515: Liability Reform for Volunteer Services Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced April 7, 1997
- Latest Major Action April 7, 1997
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Bill Summary
Liability Reform for Volunteer Services Act - Applies provisions of this Act to claims for damages in any Federal or State court civil action relating to: (1) volunteer services performed by the defendant for either a governmental entity or a volunteer service organization; or (2) activities or services performed by a volunteer service organization. Allows punitive damages to be awarded against such a defendant if the claimant establishes by...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Introduced in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 36.
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| April 7, 1997 |
Introduced in the Senate by John Ashcroft (R-Mo.) |