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Protecting Businesses from COVID-19 Lawsuits: New Liability Rules

This act aims to protect businesses from unjustified lawsuits related to COVID-19 transmission. It introduces clear guidelines for courts to assess business liability, potentially reducing litigation risks and facilitating business operations.
Key points
Federal courts will be required to provide specific jury instructions in negligence claims related to COVID-19.
The act of simply opening a business will not be considered negligent, protecting entrepreneurs from automatic liability.
Liability will be assessed based on the reasonable person standard, meaning whether the business acted as a reasonably careful person would in the same situation.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_99
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Process start date: 2025-01-03
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protecting Businesses From Frivolous COVID Lawsuits Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_99.

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 2025-01-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal courts will be required to provide specific jury instructions in negligence claims related to COVID-19.
  • The act of simply opening a business will not be considered negligent, protecting entrepreneurs from automatic liability.
  • Liability will be assessed based on the reasonable person standard, meaning whether the business acted as a reasonably careful person would in the same situation.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Courts and Law Economy Health