Protecting Businesses From Frivolous COVID Lawsuits Act of 2025

Sponsored byRep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]AZ· Introduced 3 janvier 2025

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

3 janvier 2025·1 year ago

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Introduced in House · Updated 12 février 2025

Protecting Businesses From Frivolous COVID Lawsuits Act of 2025

This bill requires a specific jury instruction in a federal civil action for damages based on negligence arising from the transmission of COVID-19.

Specifically, a court must instruct the jury that negligence may not be found solely on the basis of holding oneself open for business.

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3 actions

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
3 janvier 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
3 janvier 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
3 janvier 2025 · IntroReferral

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Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]AZ

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Law

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Business ethicsCardiovascular and respiratory healthCivil actions and liabilityEmergency medical services and trauma careEvidence and witnessesInfectious and parasitic diseases

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