Bill116th CongressFiled Apr 23, 2020Law
H.R. 6601
To require a particular jury instruction in Federal civil actions that include a claim for damages based on negligence arising from the transmission of COVID-19.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 23, 2020)
This bill requires a specific jury instruction in civil actions in federal court that include a claim alleging negligence arising from the transmission of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) and a request for damages. Specifically, a court must instruct the jury that negligence may not be found solely on the basis of holding oneself open for business.
What just happenedApr 23, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5](R-AZ)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseApr 23, 2020
- Apr 23, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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