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Protecting Businesses From Frivolous COVID Lawsuits Act of 2023

1/19/2024, 4:37 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 93

Protecting Businesses From Frivolous COVID Lawsuits Act of 2023

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 93

Bill HR 93 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 9, 2023. Bill HR 93 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 9, 2023.  Bill HR 93's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of January 9, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 93

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 93

Primary Policy Focus

Law

Potential Impact Areas

- Business ethics
- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Civil actions and liability
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Evidence and witnesses
- Infectious and parasitic diseases

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 93

Protecting Businesses From Frivolous COVID Lawsuits Act of 2023
Protecting Businesses From Frivolous COVID Lawsuits Act of 2023
To require a particular jury instruction in Federal civil actions that include a claim for damages based on negligence arising from the transmission of COVID19.

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