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FL S0930
Bill
AI Summary
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Clarifies that volunteers must receive no compensation from the nonprofit organization itself to qualify for protection under the Florida Volunteer Protection Act, regardless of whether they receive compensation from other sources.
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Extends liability protection to sources that provide compensation to volunteers, if those sources are not acting as the volunteer's agent.
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Maintains existing protections that shield volunteers and compensating sources from civil liability for injury or property damage caused by acts or omissions committed in good faith within the scope of official duties.
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Defines "compensation" to exclude stipends under the Domestic Service Volunteer Act of 1973 or other financial assistance valued at less than two-thirds of the federal hourly minimum wage, paid to financially unable volunteers.
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Effective July 1, 2011, and applies to causes of action accruing on or after that date.
Legislative Description
Protection of Volunteers
Last Action
Read 2nd time -SJ 700
5/2/2011