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MS SB2018

Bill

Status

Failed

3/1/2011

Primary Sponsor

Bill Stone

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 95-9-1 of the Mississippi Code to expand the definition of "qualified volunteer" to include donation of food along with services, goods, and property/equipment.

  • Extends tort liability exemptions to "food service organizations for the needy" as qualifying volunteer agencies under 501(c)(3) nonprofit status.

  • Maintains existing protections for qualified volunteers from civil liability for personal injury or property damage caused by good faith acts or omissions.

  • Preserves exceptions to immunity for intentional, willful, wanton, reckless, or grossly negligent acts, and for negligent operation of motor vehicles, aircraft, boats, or other powered conveyances.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2011.

Legislative Description

Tort immunity; include food donated to needy.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/1/2011

Full Bill Text

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