Liability Limitations Amendments
HB 330 creates a legal defense for people sued in civil cases when their actions followed government authorizations like permits, regulations, or written orders. This defense applies if the conduct was legally authorized at the time, but it does not protect against claims of non-compliance, exceeding authorization scope, or product defects. The law ensures this defense works for any liability claim (including negligence or strict liability) and replaces conflicting common law rules. It directly affects defendants in civil lawsuits involving government-authorized activities.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Jan 23, 2026
Signed Mar 18, 2026
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The primary change is the update of the bill's effective date from February 17, 2026, to March 2, 2026. This adjustment likely reflects a procedural delay in the legislative process, such as a change in the signing date or a scheduled adjournment, ensuring the law activates at the correct time.
TIMELINE
The effective date of the bill was changed from February 17, 2026, to March 2, 2026, delaying when the new liability rules take effect.
Floor votes · Senate Feb 19, 2026 · House Feb 10, 2026
How they voted
20–5
Passed · 4 other
Total votes 29
Feb 19, 2026
D
Democratic6
83% Nay
N
Forward1
100% Yea
R
Republican22
81% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
58
Key actions
11
Committee
6
Amendments
2
Mar 18, 2026
Signed into law
Governor Signed
executive
Feb 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
lower
Feb 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
Senate/ signed by President/ returned to House
lower
Feb 26, 2026
Upper · Passed
House/ concurs with Senate amendment
upper
Feb 25, 2026
Introduced
Senate/ to House with amendments
lower
Feb 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Senate/ passed 3rd reading
lower
Feb 19, 2026
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (20-5-4)
senate
Feb 18, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate/ comm rpt/ substituted [Senate Economic Development and Workforce Services Committee]
upper
Feb 18, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation [Senate Economic Development and Workforce Services Committee]
upper
Feb 17, 2026
Committee
Senate/ to standing committee [Senate Economic Development and Workforce Services Committee]
upper
Feb 12, 2026
Introduced
Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
upper
Feb 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
House/ passed 3rd reading
upper
Feb 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
House/ committee report favorable [House Judiciary Committee]
lower
Feb 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation [House Judiciary Committee]
lower
Jan 30, 2026
Committee
House/ to standing committee [House Judiciary Committee]
lower
Jan 23, 2026
Introduced
House/ 1st reading (Introduced)
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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