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H.R.1176

H.R.1176: Nonprofit Athletic Organization Protection Act of 2006

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About This Bill

This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
This bill is primarily about law
Introduced March 8, 2005
Latest Major Action Dec. 5, 2006

Bill Sponsor

Mark Souder (R-Ind.)

Bill Cosponsors

18 (2 Democrats, 17 Republicans)

Bill Summary

Nonprofit Athletic Organization Protection Act of 2006 - 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...

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Date	Description
	Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
	Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
	Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 109-393.
	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 213.
	Mr. Sensenbrenner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
	Considered under suspension of the rules.
	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1176.
	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
	Considered as unfinished business.
	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 219 - 187, 1 Present (Roll no. 525).
March 8, 2005	Introduced in the House by Mark Souder (R-Ind.)

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