Good Samaritan Laws. Volunteer Protection. Volunteer Immunity. Liability Limitation. Shield Laws. Charitable Immunity. These terms, which have significant, as well as subtle distinctions, have been used to describe laws that protect people and organizations in the nonprofit sector from claims, lawsuits and allegations of wrongdoing. Beginning with an overview of the liability environment, this fourth edition provides a state-by-state review of the evolving landscape of charitable immunity and volunteer protection laws.