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H.R.2432: Volunteer Organization Protection Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced May 16, 2017
- Latest Major Action June 7, 2017
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
37 (2 Democrats, 35 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - May 16, 2017
Bill Summary
Volunteer Organization Protection Act of 2017 This bill 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. The bill 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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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June 7, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
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May 16, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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May 16, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Steven J. Chabot (R-Ohio) |