SB21-080
Protections For Entities During COVID-19
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2021 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
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The bill is repealed 2 years after the date the governor terminates the state of disaster emergency declared on March 11, 2020.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.)
Committees
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 02/16/2021 | Introduced |
| 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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