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H.R.2290: Volunteer Organization Protection Act of 2015
About This Bill
- Introduced May 13, 2015
- Latest Major Action June 1, 2015
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
58 (1 Democrat, 57 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - May 13, 2015
Bill Summary
Volunteer Organization Protection Act of 2015 Amends the Volunteer Protection Act of 1997 to expand liability protections to volunteer nonprofit organizations for harm caused by an act or omission of a volunteer on behalf of the organization. Prohibits such liability protections from applying if the organization: (1) would be liable under laws governing the direct or vicarious liability of organizations, and (2) expressly authorized the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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June 1, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
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May 13, 2015 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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May 13, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Steven J. Chabot (R-Ohio) |