H.R. 2290 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Volunteer Organization Protection Act of 2015
H.R. 2290 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on May 13, 2015, sponsored by Steve Chabot with 58 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 13, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 58
- Policy area
- Law
What it does
Volunteer Organization Protection Act of 2015 Amends the Volunteer Protection Act of 1997 to expand liability protections to volunteer nonprofit organizations for harm caused by an act or omission of a volunteer on behalf of the organization.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Steve Chabot (R-OH). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 57 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 13, 2015
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. (Jun 1, 2015)
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