SRC-JEC S.B. 1305 78(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   S.B. 1305
By: Lucio
State Affairs
4/17/2003
As Filed


DIGEST AND PURPOSE 

Under the Charitable Immunity and Liability Act, certain charitable
organizations and their employees and volunteers are protected from
liability for grievances arising from actions related to the charitable
organization's work.  As proposed, S.B. 1305 extends the protections to
certain private primary or secondary schools. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to
a state officer, institution, or agency. 

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1.  Amends Subdivision (1), Section 84.003, Civil Practice and
Remedies Code, to redefine "charitable organization" to include private
primary or secondary schools accredited by the Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools.  Makes conforming changes. 

SECTION 2.  Effective date:  September 1, 2003.
            Makes application of this Act prospective.