S. 1280 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
A bill to amend the Protect Act to clarify certain volunteer liability.
S. 1280 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Jun 18, 2003, sponsored by Orrin G. Hatch with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jun 18, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 108-68
What it does
Amends the Prosecutorial Remedies and Tools Against the Exploitation of Children Today Act of 2003 (PROTECT Act) to limit the liability of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (or a director, officer, employee, or agent) for volunteers in connection with a pilot program for volunteer groups to obtain national and State criminal history background checks through a 10-fingerprint check to be conducted utilizing…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Orrin G. Hatch (R-UT). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 18, 2003
- Passed the SenateJul 14, 2003
- Passed the HouseJul 21, 2003
- Sent to the PresidentJul 23, 2003
- Became lawAug 1, 2003
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-68. (Aug 1, 2003)
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Other Crime and Law Enforcement bills in the 108th Congress
- S. 151: Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools to End the Exploitation of Children Today Act of 2003
- S. 1435: Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003
- S. 3: Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2003
- H.R. 3348: To reauthorize the ban on undetectable firearms.
- S. 459: Hometown Heroes Survivors Benefits Act of 2003
- S. 1683: Federal Law Enforcement Pay and Benefits Parity Act of 2003
- S. 1947: Preserving Independence of Financial Institution Examinations Act of 2003
- H.R. 1997: Unborn Victims of Violence Act of 2004
- H.R. 1731: Identity Theft Penalty Enhancement Act
- H.R. 218: Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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