Volunteer Pilot Organization Protection Act of 2005

The Volunteer Pilot Organization Protection Act of 2005 (S. 929) seeks to provide legal protections for nonprofit organizations and volunteers who provide free air transportation for public benefit, such as transporting patients for medical treatment or assisting in disaster relief. The bill would shield these organizations, their staff, and their volunteer pilots from liability for harm caused during a flight, provided the pilot is properly licensed and insured at the time of the incident. Additionally, the legislation requires the Attorney General to study the availability and affordability of insurance for these nonprofit flight groups to ensure they can continue operating.