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== Summary ==
Volunteer protection acts, or similar provisions, can be found at the federal and state levels. These laws limit the civil liability of certain organizations’ and entities’ volunteers under specific circumstances. The protections that the laws provide are not limited to emergency response volunteers, but rather apply to all volunteers who meet the legal requirements. Good Samaritan laws are found at the state level and can provide liability protection to volunteers who are near an emergency event and respond to help victims. Some Good Samaritan laws apply to entities or organizations that assist in an emergency response.