This Fiscal Note is not an official copy and should not be quoted or cited.
Fiscal Note - SB 0587 - Volunteer Immunity
L.R. NO. 2170-01
BILL NO. SB 587
SUBJECT: Liability: Charities
TYPE: Original
DATE: December 11, 1995
FISCAL SUMMARY
ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON STATE FUNDS
FUND AFFECTED FY 1997 FY 1998 FY 1999
None
Total Estimated
Net Effect on All
State Funds $0 $0 $0
ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON FEDERAL FUNDS
FUND AFFECTED FY 1997 FY 1998 FY 1999
None
Total Estimated
Net Effect on All
Federal Funds $0 $0 $0
ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON LOCAL FUNDS
FUND AFFECTED FY 1996 FY 1997 FY 1998
Local Government $0 $0 $0
FISCAL ANALYSIS
ASSUMPTION
Officials from the Office of State Courts Administrator assume that the
proposed legislation would not result in any appreciable change in the volume
of civil litigation and therefore reported no fiscal impact.
FISCAL IMPACT - State Government FY 1997 FY 1998 FY 1999
(10 Mo.)
$0 $0 $0
FISCAL IMPACT - Local Government FY 1997 FY 1998 FY 1999
(10 Mo.)
$0 $0 $0
DESCRIPTION
The proposed legislation would define the term "volunteer civic activities"
and would provide that volunteers not be held civilly liable for acts or
omissions which would amount to ordinary negligence in connection with their
volunteer work. However, this section does not provide immunity for damages
occasioned by gross negligence or by willful or wanton acts or omissions.
This legislation is not federally mandated, would not duplicate any other
program and would not require additional capital improvements or rental
space.
SOURCES OF INFORMATION
Office of State Courts Administrator