Open Schools Responsibly Act
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Aug 23, 2021)
Open Schools Responsibly Act
This bill limits civil liability for elementary and secondary schools and institutions of higher education relating to any harm arising from exposure to, or infection by, COVID-19 suffered by a student, employee, or visitor. Specifically, a school or institution shall not be liable for such harm if the school or institution was in compliance with applicable state requirements. However, a school or institution may be liable for acts or omissions that constitute willful or criminal misconduct, gross negligence, reckless misconduct, or a conscious flagrant indifference to the rights or safety of the individual harmed.
What just happenedNov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseAug 23, 2021
- Nov 1, 2022Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee - Aug 23, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Aug 23, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Aug 23, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House