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Protections for Socially Good Activities Act
12/15/2023, 4:07 PM
Summary of Bill S 1104
Bill 118 s 1104, also known as the Protections for Socially Good Activities Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to provide legal protections for individuals and organizations engaged in socially beneficial activities.
The bill aims to shield individuals and organizations from legal liability when they are acting in good faith to promote social good. This includes activities such as volunteering, charitable donations, and community service projects. The bill seeks to encourage more people to engage in these types of activities by removing the fear of potential legal repercussions.
Additionally, the Protections for Socially Good Activities Act includes provisions to protect individuals and organizations from frivolous lawsuits that may arise from their socially beneficial actions. This is intended to prevent individuals and organizations from being deterred from engaging in these activities due to the threat of legal action. Overall, the bill is designed to promote and support socially beneficial activities by providing legal protections for those involved. It is currently being debated in Congress, and its passage could have a significant impact on the way individuals and organizations engage in charitable and community service efforts.
The bill aims to shield individuals and organizations from legal liability when they are acting in good faith to promote social good. This includes activities such as volunteering, charitable donations, and community service projects. The bill seeks to encourage more people to engage in these types of activities by removing the fear of potential legal repercussions.
Additionally, the Protections for Socially Good Activities Act includes provisions to protect individuals and organizations from frivolous lawsuits that may arise from their socially beneficial actions. This is intended to prevent individuals and organizations from being deterred from engaging in these activities due to the threat of legal action. Overall, the bill is designed to promote and support socially beneficial activities by providing legal protections for those involved. It is currently being debated in Congress, and its passage could have a significant impact on the way individuals and organizations engage in charitable and community service efforts.
Congressional Summary of S 1104
Protections for Socially Good Activities Act
This bill specifies that certain activities do not establish an employment relationship between a franchisor and a franchisee (or their respective employees) for the purpose of certain federal labor laws.
Specifically, an employment relationship is not formed if the franchisor carries out activities that include
- providing, or otherwise requiring the use of, certain training or other materials related to sexual harassment, workplace violence, or discrimination;
- requiring the adoption of certain policies related to sexual harassment, workplace violence, or discrimination;
- requiring the adoption of a policy based on COVID-19; or
- providing personal protective equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Current Status of Bill S 1104
Bill S 1104 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 30, 2023. Bill S 1104 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 30, 2023. Bill S 1104's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of March 30, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1104
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 1104
Primary Policy Focus
Labor and EmploymentAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 1104
Protections for Socially Good Activities Act
Protections for Socially Good Activities Act
A bill to ensure that an employment relationship is not established between a franchisor and a franchisee if the franchisor engages in certain activities, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1104
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