Bill118th CongressFiled Jan 9, 2023Law
H.R. 93
Protecting Businesses From Frivolous COVID Lawsuits Act of 2023
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 9, 2023)
Protecting Businesses From Frivolous COVID Lawsuits Act of 2023
This bill requires a specific jury instruction in a federal civil action for damages based on negligence arising from the transmission of COVID-19.
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 happenedJan 9, 2023
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 HouseJan 9, 2023
- Jan 9, 2023IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in House
- Jan 9, 2023IntroReferral1000
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