LIABLE Act

HR 1432, the LIABLE Act, removes federal immunity for manufacturers of authorized COVID-19 vaccines regarding claims of injury or loss from vaccine administration or use. It directly affects vaccine manufacturers by allowing individuals to pursue civil lawsuits for vaccine-related harm, regardless of prior compensation through existing programs like the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. The bill explicitly overrides previous laws (such as sections 319F-3, 2111, and 2122 of the Public Health Service Act) that previously limited manufacturer liability. This law applies retroactively to all vaccine administration or use occurring before, during, or after the bill’s enactment.