Volunteer Protection Act (amended)
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Bill overview
Bill NS8, “Volunteer Protection Act (amended)”, is a Nova Scotia bill from session assembly-59-session-1.
Its latest recorded status is “Passed”.
This overview is written automatically from the registry and vote records on this page and updates when they sync. It describes the bill's path, not its merits.
PLAIN-LANGUAGE SUMMARY
What you need to know
The Volunteer Protection Act in Nova Scotia is being amended. This bill protects volunteers from liability for harm caused while performing their duties, unless they acted with gross negligence or willful misconduct. It also requires the province to provide insurance coverage for volunteers in certain situations. The bill has received royal assent and is now in effect, meaning it has been officially approved by the Nova Scotia government.
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Key provisions
- 01This Act amends the Volunteer Protection Act to provide immunity from civil liability for volunteers acting in good faith.
- 02A volunteer is not liable for damages resulting from an act or omission done in the course of their voluntary service.
- 03The Nova Scotia government may establish regulations to govern the provision of immunity under this Act.
- 04This Act comes into force on a date to be proclaimed by the Governor in Council.
- 05The Governor in Council may make regulations respecting the administration of this Act.
Vote roll
No division has been recorded for this bill yet.