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Texas Senate Bill 694: Civil Immunity for Faith-Based and Nonprofit Security Teams

Introduction In recent years, faith-based organizations and nonprofits have faced increasing security challenges, including high-profile incidents of violence at houses of worship. In response, Texas enacted Senate Bill 694 (SB 694), a law designed to provide civil immunity to religious organizations and their security personnel—both employees and volunteers—when acting within the scope of their security

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Legal Precedent in Michigan: A Boon for Victims of Violence, A Burden for Insurance Companies

The recent Oakland County Circuit Court, Michigan court decision in Oxford Community Schools vs. MASB-SEG Property/Casualty Pool set a new precedent for both victims and insurance companies, potentially leading to increased exposure and larger plaintiffs’ settlements. This ruling underscores the importance of ensuring that your clients have comprehensive emergency response plans in place. Such plans

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Understanding Federal and State Immunity Laws for Volunteers

It is helpful and important for faith-based organizations (FBO) to familiarize themselves with both federal and state immunity laws to fully protect and support their volunteers. By doing so, FBOs can continue to foster a safe and welcoming environment for all who wish to serve. To be aware of the federal and state immunity laws

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Joint House and Senate Hearing, 116 Congress

RESPONDING TO HATE: THE ROLE OF RELIGIOUS ACTORS https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CHRG-116jhrg37212/html/CHRG-116jhrg37212.htm “So as leaders, we have a responsibility to develop an action plan to deal with what we see in our community, in the OSCE region, and around the world. Yes, we have to start with making sure people are safe in our community. And we have

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New federal bill for church security

On January 27, 2020 President Trump signed a bill which supports help for church security. Trump signs bill to improve religious groups’ security President Trump has signed little-noticed legislation to fund greater protection of religious institutions against terror attacks. Mr. Trump signed the bipartisan legislation Friday amid the impeachment trial in the Senate, after several

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