S 1516 · 107th Congress 2001–2003, ended

Good Samaritan Volunteer Firefighter Assistance Act of 2001

Introduced Oct 9, 2001 Originated Senate Sponsor Rick Santorum R-PA

Fact sheet

Latest action · Oct 9, 2001 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Progress

Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.

  1. IntroducedOct 9, 2001
  2. Passed SenateNot reached
  3. Passed HouseNot reached
  4. To the PresidentNot reached
  5. Became lawNot reached

Summary

Good Samaritan Volunteer Firefighter Assistance Act of 2001 - Provides that a person (including any other entity) who donates fire control or fire rescue equipment shall not be liable for personal injuries, property damage or loss, or death proximately caused by the equipment after the donation. Waives such liability protection if: (1) the person's or entity's act or omission proximately causing the injury, damage, loss, or death constitutes gross negligence or intentional misconduct; or (2) the person or entity is the manufacturer of such equipment.

Preempts State laws to the extent they are inconsistent with this Act, with the exception of those that provide additional protection from liability for a person who donates fire control or fire rescue equipment to a volunteer fire company.

Cosponsors 2

Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Jan 29, 2002 to Apr 9, 2002.

SeatCosponsorSigned on
R-IDLarry E. CraigJan 29, 2002
R-IDMike CrapoApr 9, 2002

Actions 3

Everything that happened, newest first.

  1. Oct 9, 2001Introduced in Senate
  2. Oct 9, 2001Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  3. Oct 9, 2001Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10392)

Subjects

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