United States · Bill · S
S. 2793 (108th)
Good Samaritan Volunteer Firefighter Assistance Act of 2004
Introduced
13 September 2004
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Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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10 August 2026
Summary
Good Samaritan Volunteer Firefighter Assistance Act of 2004 - Provides that a person (including any governmental or other entity) who donates fire control or fire rescue equipment to a volunteer fire company 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 act or omission proximately causing the injury, damage, loss, or death constitutes gross negligence or intentional misconduct; or (2) the person 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.
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Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 13 September 2004
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Introduced in Senate · EN · 13 September 2004
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 13 September 2004
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/senate-bill/2793
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/108/s/2793