A bill to limit the civil liability of business entities that make available to a nonprofit organization the use of a motor vehicle or aircraft.
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Apr 14, 1997)
Exempts a business entity from civil liability for any injury or death occurring as a result of the operation of an entity's aircraft or motor vehicle loaned to a nonprofit organization for use outside the scope of business of such entity if: (1) the injury or death occurs while the aircraft or vehicle is used by the organization; and (2) the entity authorized the organization's use of the aircraft or vehicle. Provides an exception for an injury or death that results from an act or omission that constitutes gross negligence or intentional misconduct, including crimes of violence or acts of international terrorism, hate crimes, sexual offenses, or misconduct that violates Federal or State civil rights laws.
Provides that this Act shall not apply in a State that enacts a statute to that effect if all parties to an action are citizens of that State.
What just happenedMay 15, 1998
Referred to Subcommittee on Oversight and Courts.
Who’s behind it
- May 15, 1998Committee
Referred to Subcommittee on Oversight and Courts.
Administrative Oversight and the Courts Subcommittee - Apr 14, 1997IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Apr 14, 1997IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3117)
- Apr 14, 1997IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate