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MO HB1622
Bill
Status
1/13/2010
Primary Sponsor
Chris Molendorp
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AI Summary
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Adds Section 537.119 to Missouri law providing liability immunity for volunteers of nonprofit homeowners organizations exempt from federal income tax under Internal Revenue Code Section 528
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Volunteers cannot be held liable for civil damages for their own acts or omissions unless the conduct constitutes willful or wanton misconduct, intentionally tortious conduct, or they carry required or optional insurance coverage
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Volunteers cannot be held liable for damages caused by actions or omissions of other officers, directors, trustees, employees, or volunteers unless they actively participated in willful or wanton misconduct or carry applicable insurance coverage
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Defines "volunteer" as an officer, director, trustee, or other person performing services without receiving compensation, with reimbursement for actual expenses not counting as compensation
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Does not shield the nonprofit homeowners organization itself from liability; volunteer negligence or wrongful acts are imputed to the organization for purposes of assigning liability to third parties
Legislative Description
Specifies that volunteers of nonprofit homeowners organizations will not be liable for damages in civil actions for certain conduct
Last Action
Referred: Judiciary (H)
5/14/2010