H.R. 1145 (112th): Good Samaritan Protection for Construction, Architectural, and Engineering Volunteers Act

Introduced:
Mar 17, 2011 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. David Reichert [R-WA8]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on March 17, 2011, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Mar 17, 2011
Referred to Committee Mar 17, 2011
Cosponsors
13 cosponsors (12R, 1D) (show)
Committees

House Judiciary

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Full Title

To provide construction, architectural, and engineering entities with qualified immunity from liability for negligence when providing services or equipment on a volunteer basis in response to a declared emergency or disaster.

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Last updated Mar 17, 2011.
5 pages

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3/17/2011--Introduced.
Good Samaritan Protection for Construction, Architectural, and Engineering Volunteers Act - Grants construction companies and architectural and engineering firms and their employees immunity from liability for negligence, except for gross negligence or willful misconduct, when providing emergency assistance on a voluntary basis in response to a declared emergency or disaster, in good faith, and without expectation of compensation.

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