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Protecting Businesses from COVID-19 Lawsuits: New Court Rules.

This act aims to protect businesses from COVID-19 related lawsuits. It introduces new rules for courts, requiring them to instruct juries that merely opening a business is not grounds for finding negligence in COVID-19 transmission cases. This means citizens will need to prove more than just a business being open to sue for COVID-19 infection.
Key points
Federal courts must instruct juries that opening a business is not automatically considered negligence in COVID-19 contexts.
Individuals suing a business for COVID-19 negligence will need to prove the business acted unreasonably, not just that it was open.
The act seeks to reduce "frivolous" lawsuits against businesses related to the pandemic.
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Print number: 117_HR_7794
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Process start date: 2022-05-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protecting Businesses From Frivolous COVID Lawsuits Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7794.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-05-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal courts must instruct juries that opening a business is not automatically considered negligence in COVID-19 contexts.
  • Individuals suing a business for COVID-19 negligence will need to prove the business acted unreasonably, not just that it was open.
  • The act seeks to reduce "frivolous" lawsuits against businesses related to the pandemic.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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