H.R. 4992 (111th): First Responders Protection Act of 2010

Introduced:
Apr 13, 2010 (111th Congress, 2009–2010)
Sponsor:
Rep. Zach Wamp [R-TN3]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on April 13, 2010, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Apr 13, 2010
Cosponsors
none
Committees

House Education and the Workforce

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Full Title

To require employers of first responders to pay for certain judgments against, and other costs incurred by, those first responders that arise out of their conduct in the course of official duty.

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Last updated Apr 13, 2010.
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4/13/2010--Introduced.
First Responders Protection Act of 2010 - Requires each employer of a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or emergency medical services provider to pay for any liability (including litigation costs related to a claim of such liability) of such first responder arising from conduct in the course of official duty, unless the first responder intended to engage in the conduct or cause the result that is the basis of the liability. Provides that nothing in this Act affects any state or local law that provides a comparable or greater amount of payment of the liability of first responders.

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  • Title 29: LABOR
  • Chapter 8: FAIR LABOR STANDARDS
  • Section 203: Definitions
  • Title 42: THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
  • Chapter 46: JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT
  • Subchapter XII: PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS’ DEATH BENEFITS
  • Part A: Death Benefits
  • Section 3796b: Definitions