Bill106th CongressFiled Sep 6, 2000Law
S. 3006
Good Samaritan Volunteer Firefighter Assistance Act of 2000
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Sep 6, 2000)
Good Samaritan Volunteer Firefighter Assistance Act of 2000 - Provides that neither a person (including any corporation, company, association, firm, partnership, society, joint stock company, or any other entity) who donates re-certified fire control or fire rescue equipment nor a State or local agency that administers the distribution of such equipment shall be liable for personal injuries, property damage, or death proximately caused by a defect in such equipment. Excepts such a person or agency from such liability protection if: (1) the person's act or omission causing the injury, damage, or loss constitutes malice, gross negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct; or (2) the person is the manufacturer of such equipment.
What just happenedSep 6, 2000
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Ashcroft, John [R-MO](R-MO)Sponsor
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- Sep 6, 2000IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Sep 6, 2000IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8105-8106)
- Sep 6, 2000IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate