Congress 109 - HR 1088 - Good Samaritan Volunteer Firefighter Assistance Act of 2005

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Charitable contributions Damages Emergency Management Equipment and supplies Federal preemption Fire departments Good samaritan laws Government Operations and Politics Law Liability (Law) Negligence Rescue work Social Welfare State laws Surplus government property Torts Transportation and Public Works Trucks Volunteer workers

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Good Samaritan Volunteer Firefighter Assistance Act of 2005 - States that a person (including a governmental or other entity) who donates fire control or fire rescue equipment to a volunteer fire company shall not be liable for State or Federal civil damages for personal injuries, property damage or loss, or death caused by the equipment after the donation.

Waives such liability protection if: (1) the person's act or omission causing the injury, damage, loss, or death constitutes gross negligence or intentional misconduct; or (2) the person is the manufacturer of such equipment.

Preempts State law unless such law provides additional protection from liability.

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Mar 3, 2005

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 3, 2005

Introduced in House

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