Coronavirus immunity provisions-2.
HB 1005 grants legal immunity to businesses and property owners from civil lawsuits claiming injuries or damages from coronavirus exposure on their premises. It applies to SARS-CoV-2 (the virus causing COVID-19) and any coronavirus that triggers a pandemic, covering entities like corporations, nonprofits, and their employees acting within job duties. The immunity does not apply if harm resulted from intentional exposure to coronavirus. This law became effective immediately upon enactment, preventing lawsuits related to coronavirus exposure incidents occurring after its effective date.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2020
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 15, 2020
Last action May 16, 2020
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Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
May 16, 2020
Lower · Passed
H Did not Consider in Committee
lower
May 15, 2020
Introduced
H Introduced and Referred to H12 - Rules
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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