2004 House Bill 5416

Introduced in the House

Jan. 21, 2004

Introduced by Rep. Mike Nofs (R-62)

To provide volunteer members of the “citizen corps” or other component of the “USA Freedom Corps” with immunity from tort liability for causing an injury or property damage in the course of providing disaster relief service or other service within the proper scope of his or her authority, except for willful or grossly negligent behavior.

Referred to the Committee on Veteran’s Affairs and Homeland Security

Feb. 24, 2004

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 17, 2004

Amendment offered by Rep. Randy Richardville (R-56)

To clarify certain terms in the bill so the language of the amended law is internally consistent.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 109 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 18, 2004

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary