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Good Samaritan Search and Recovery Act
4/7/2025, 3:22 PM
Summary of Bill S 1181
Bill 115 s 1181, also known as the Good Samaritan Search and Recovery Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide legal protections for individuals who volunteer to assist in search and recovery efforts for missing persons.
Under the Good Samaritan Search and Recovery Act, volunteers who participate in search and recovery operations would be protected from liability in the event of any unintentional harm or injury that may occur during their efforts. This would encourage more individuals to get involved in these important efforts without fear of facing legal repercussions.
The bill also includes provisions for training and certification programs to ensure that volunteers are properly prepared and equipped to participate in search and recovery operations. Additionally, it establishes a grant program to provide funding for organizations that support and coordinate these efforts. Overall, the Good Samaritan Search and Recovery Act aims to promote community involvement in search and recovery operations for missing persons while also ensuring that volunteers are protected from legal liability. This legislation has the potential to make a significant impact in helping to locate and recover missing individuals across the country.
Under the Good Samaritan Search and Recovery Act, volunteers who participate in search and recovery operations would be protected from liability in the event of any unintentional harm or injury that may occur during their efforts. This would encourage more individuals to get involved in these important efforts without fear of facing legal repercussions.
The bill also includes provisions for training and certification programs to ensure that volunteers are properly prepared and equipped to participate in search and recovery operations. Additionally, it establishes a grant program to provide funding for organizations that support and coordinate these efforts. Overall, the Good Samaritan Search and Recovery Act aims to promote community involvement in search and recovery operations for missing persons while also ensuring that volunteers are protected from legal liability. This legislation has the potential to make a significant impact in helping to locate and recover missing individuals across the country.
Current Status of Bill S 1181
Bill S 1181 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 18, 2017. Bill S 1181 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the Senate on May 18, 2017. Bill S 1181's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 373. as of April 11, 2018
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1181
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1181
Primary Policy Focus
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1181
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