Protecting Businesses From Frivolous COVID Lawsuits Act of 2022

Bill Number

HR 7794

Introduced

May 17, 2022

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

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

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Protecting Businesses From Frivolous COVID Lawsuits Act of 2022

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.

Actions

Nov 1, 2022

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
May 17, 2022

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 17, 2022

Introduced in House

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