HR 99 · 119th Congress — Protecting Businesses From Frivolous COVID Lawsuits Act of 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…
- Congress
- 119
- Bill
- HR 99
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- 2025-01-03
- Latest action date
- 2025-01-03
Summary
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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Latest action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsors
- Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Republican · Arizona · House District 5 · Republican