Bill Type
Congress Name
Long Title
AN ACT PROVIDING BENEFITS TO ANY PERSON WHO DIED OR SUSTAINED INJURY WHILE TRYING TO PREVENT THE COMMISSION OF A CRIME OR WHILE COMING TO THE AID OR RESCUE OF A VICTIM OR VICTIMS OF A CRIME AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Date filed
July 7, 2004
Scope
Legislative History
| House Bill/Resolution NO. HB01230 |
| FULL TITLE : AN ACT PROVIDING BENEFITS TO ANY PERSON WHO DIED OR SUSTAINED INJURY WHILE TRYING TO PREVENT THE COMMISSION OF A CRIME OR WHILE COMING TO THE AID OR RESCUE OF A VICTIM OR VICTIMS OF A CRIME AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES |
| SHORT TITLE : Good Samaritan Act |
| ABSTRACT : "Good Samaritan Act." This bill refers the term "Good Samaritan" to any person who, whilst not being a member of any law enforcement agency, dies or sustains injury while trying to prevent the commission of a crime or while coming to the aid or rescue of a victim or victims of a crime. This bill accords due recognition to those who risk their life and limb by providing them cash benefits and assistance. |
| PRINCIPAL AUTHOR/S : ALFELOR, FELIX JR. R. |
| DATE FILED : 2004-07-07 |
| SIGNIFICANCE: NATIONAL |
| ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE COMMITTEE ON RULES |
| REFERRAL TO THE COMMITTEE ON REVISION OF LAWS ON 2004-08-02 |
Abstract
"Good Samaritan Act." This bill refers the term "Good Samaritan" to any person who, whilst not being a member of any law enforcement agency, dies or sustains injury while trying to prevent the commission of a crime or while coming to the aid or rescue of a victim or victims of a crime. This bill accords due recognition to those who risk their life and limb by providing them cash benefits and assistance.'
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