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SB20B-011

Immunity For Small Businesses During COVID-19

Concerning civil immunity for small businesses that comply with applicable guidelines related to COVID-19.
Session:
2020 Extraordinary Session
Subjects:
Civil Law
Courts & Judicial
Bill Summary

The bill establishes immunity from civil liability for small businesses for any act or omission that results in exposure, loss, damage, injury, or death arising out of COVID-19 if the small business attempts in good faith to comply with applicable public health guidelines.

The bill is repealed 2 years after the date the governor terminates the state of disaster emergency declared on March 11, 2020.


(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

Status

Introduced
Lost

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Sponsors

Sponsor Type Legislators
Prime Sponsor

Sen. J. Tate
Rep. L. Landgraf, Rep. R. Pelton

Sponsor

Sen. J. Cooke, Sen. P. Lundeen, Sen. B. Rankin, Sen. J. Smallwood, Sen. R. Woodward
Rep. R. Bockenfeld, Rep. T. Carver, Rep. M. Catlin, Rep. R. Champion, Rep. T. Geitner, Rep. R. Holtorf, Rep. S. Humphrey, Rep. C. Larson, Rep. L. Liston, Rep. H. McKean, Rep. M. Soper, Rep. P. Will

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