Immunity For Entities During COVID-19
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2021 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning civil immunity for entities that comply with applicable health guidelines related to COVID-19.
Bill Summary:
The bill establishes immunity from civil liability for entities for any act or omission that results in exposure, loss, damage, injury, or death arising out of COVID-19 if the entity 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The bill is repealed 2 years after the date the governor terminates the state of disaster emergency declared on March 11, 2020.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.)
Prime Sponsors
Representative
Mary Bradfield
Committees
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 02/16/2021 | Introduced |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.001 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 21-1074, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion failed on a vote of 4-7. | Vote summary |
| Postpone House Bill 21-1074 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 7-4. | Vote summary |
| Date | Amendment Number | Committee/ Floor Hearing | Status | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/11/2021 | L.001 | HOU State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs | Passed [*] |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 03/11/2021 | House | House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Postpone Indefinitely |
| 02/16/2021 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs |