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SB21-080

Protections For Entities During COVID-19

Type Bill
Session 2021 Regular Session
Subjects
Civil Law

Concerning protections for entities that comply with public health guidelines related to COVID-19.

Bill Summary:

An entity is not liable for any damages that result from exposure, loss, damage, injury, or death arising out of COVID-19 unless:

  • A claimant proves by clear and convincing evidence that the exposure, loss, damage, injury, or death was caused by the entity's failure to comply with public health guidelines; or
  • The exposure, loss, damage, injury, or death was caused by gross negligence or a willful and wanton act or omission of the entity.

The bill is repealed 2 years after the date the governor terminates the state of disaster emergency declared on March 11, 2020.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

Lost

Introduced

Lost

Related Documents & Information

Date Version Documents
02/16/2021 Introduced PDF
Date Version Documents
06/16/2021 FN2 PDF
02/16/2021 FN1 PDF
Activity Vote Documents
Refer Senate Bill 21-080 to the Committee of the Whole. The motion failed on a vote of 2-4. Vote summary
Postpone Senate Bill 21-080 indefinitely using a reversal of the previous roll call. There was no objection to the use of the reverse roll call, therefore, the bill was postponed indefinitely. The motion passed on a vote of 4-2. Vote summary
Date Location Action
03/08/2021 Senate Senate Committee on Business, Labor, & Technology Postpone Indefinitely
02/16/2021 Senate Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Business, Labor, & Technology

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