H.R. 1176 - Nonprofit Athletic Organization Protection Act of 2006
- Sponsor:
- Mark Souder
- Summary:
- This bill provides immunity for nonprofit athletic organizations in lawsuits arising from claims of negligence. (by CRS)
- Status:
- The bill was voted on in the House on December 5, 2006
DID NOT PASS on December 5, 2006.
2/3 required to pass
voted YES: 219
voted NO: 187
25 voted present/not voting
Nonprofit Athletic Organization Protection Act of 2006
H.R. 1176 — 109th Congress (2005–2006)
- Summary
- This bill provides immunity for nonprofit athletic organizations in lawsuits arising from claims of negligence. (by CRS)
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- Title
- To provide immunity for nonprofit athletic organizations in lawsuits arising from claims of ordinary negligence relating to the passage, adoption, or failure to adopt rules of play for athletic competitions and practices.
- Other Titles
- Nonprofit Athletic Organization Protection Act of 2005
- Nonprofit Athletic Organization Protection Act of 2006
- Sponsor
- Mark Souder
- Co-Sponsors
- Subjects
- Law
- Actions and defenses
- Athletics
- Employee training
- Federal preemption
- Job training
- Liability (Law)
- Licenses
- Negligence
- Nonprofit organizations
- Privileges and immunities
- Social services
- Sports
- State and local government
- State laws
- Related Bills
- Major Actions
Introduced 3/08/2005 Referred to Committee Failed passage in House 12/05/2006 - Bill History
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Chamber/Committee Motion Date Result currently selected House On Passage - House - H.R. 1176 Nonprofit Athletic Organization Protection Act - Under Suspension of the Rules 12/05/2006 This bill DID NOT PASS the House 219 voted YES 187 voted NO 25 voted present/not votingAction Date Description Introduced 3/08/2005 3/08/2005 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. 3/02/2006 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Put on a legislative calendar 3/02/2006 Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. 3/16/2006 Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 109-393. Put on a legislative calendar 3/16/2006 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 213. 12/05/2006 Mr. Sensenbrenner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. 12/05/2006 Considered under suspension of the rules. 12/05/2006 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1176. 12/05/2006 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. 12/05/2006 Considered as unfinished business. currently selected House Vote on Passage 12/05/2006 On Passage - House - H.R. 1176 Nonprofit Athletic Organization Protection Act - Under Suspension of the Rules Number Sponsor Date Offered Status
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Total contributions given to House members from Consumer groups, which…
opposed this bill
| Consumer groups | $4,350 |
| $4,350 |
Contributions data source: OpenSecrets.org
