HB 3003 — COVID-19 LIABILITY ACT
Last action — Session Sine Die
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 102nd Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Creates the COVID-19 Liability Act. Defines terms. Provides that a person may bring a coronavirus exposure action under certain circumstances. Provides that no individual or entity engaged in businesses, services, activities, or accommodations shall be liable in any coronavirus exposure action unless the plaintiff proves specified elements by clear and convincing evidence. Provides that a person may bring a coronavirus-related medical liability action under certain circumstances. Provides that no health care provider shall be liable in a coronavirus-related medical liability action unless the plaintiff proves certain requirements by clear and convincing evidence. Provides that if any person transmits or causes another to transmit in any form and by any means a demand for remuneration in exchange for settling, releasing, waiving, or otherwise not pursuing a claim that is, or could be, brought as part of a coronavirus-related action, the party receiving such a demand shall have a cause of action for the recovery of damages occasioned by such a demand and for declaratory judgment if the claim upon which the demand letter was based was meritless. Provides that an employer conducting testing for coronavirus at the workplace shall not be liable for any action or personal injury directly resulting from such testing. Includes provisions for: liability limitations; procedures; joint employment and independent contracting; and severability.
Bill Text
- Introduced View text Current pdf
Action History
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Session Sine Die
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Avery Bourne
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Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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To Civil Procedure & Tort Liability Subcommittee
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Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Ugaste
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony McCombie
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Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
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Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Ugaste
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Ugaste
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Referred to Rules Committee
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First Reading
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Murphy
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Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Mark Batinick
Sponsors
- Mark Batinick · Primary
- Daniel J. Ugaste · Cosponsor
- Mike Murphy · Cosponsor
- Tony M. McCombie · Cosponsor
- Avery Bourne · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 178 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Mark Batinick
Co-sponsors (4)
- Daniel J. Ugaste Republican
- Mike Murphy
- Tony M. McCombie Republican
- Avery Bourne
Not signed on (178)
178 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 3003 do?
- Creates the COVID-19 Liability Act. Defines terms. Provides that a person may bring a coronavirus exposure action under certain circumstances. Provides that no individual or entity engaged in businesses, services, activities, or accommodations shall be liable in any coronavirus exposure action unless the plaintiff proves specified elements by clear and convincing evidence. Provides that a person may bring a coronavirus-related medical liability action under certain circumstances. Provides that no health care provider shall be liable in a coronavirus-related medical liability action unless the plaintiff proves certain requirements by clear and convincing evidence. Provides that if any person transmits or causes another to transmit in any form and by any means a demand for remuneration in exchange for settling, releasing, waiving, or otherwise not pursuing a claim that is, or could be, brought as part of a coronavirus-related action, the party receiving such a demand shall have a cause of action for the recovery of damages occasioned by such a demand and for declaratory judgment if the claim upon which the demand letter was based was meritless. Provides that an employer conducting testing for coronavirus at the workplace shall not be liable for any action or personal injury directly resulting from such testing. Includes provisions for: liability limitations; procedures; joint employment and independent contracting; and severability.
- Who sponsors HB 3003?
- HB 3003 is sponsored by Mark Batinick, Daniel J. Ugaste (Republican), Mike Murphy, Tony M. McCombie (Republican), and Avery Bourne.
- What is the current status of HB 3003?
- This bill died with 102nd Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track HB 3003?
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