Good Samaritan Volunteer Firefighter Assistance Act of 2001

Summary

Good Samaritan Volunteer Firefighter Assistance Act of 2001 - Provides that a person (including any other entity) who donates fire control or fire rescue equipment shall not be liable for personal injuries, property damage or loss, or death proximately caused by the equipment after the donation. Waives such liability protection if: (1) the person's or entity's act or omission proximately causing the injury, damage, loss, or death constitutes gross negligence or intentional misconduct; or (2) the person or entity is the manufacturer of such equipment. Preempts State laws to the extent they are inconsistent with this Act, with the exception of those that provide additional protection from liability for a person who donates fire control or fire rescue equipment to a volunteer fire company.

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Timeline

1. 9 October 2001

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 9 October 2001

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10392)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 9 October 2001

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 9 October 2001 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 9 October 2001

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 9 October 2001

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 9 October 2001

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Sponsors

• Sen. Santorum, Rick [R-PA] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID-1] · R · Cosponsor
• Mike Crapo · R · Cosponsor
• · ssju00 · Standing

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