2020: HB 167 Georgia Pandemic Business Protection Act
Session 2019-20HB 167 is a comprehensive pro-business bill necessary to aid in Georgia’s recovery from the COVID-19 crisis. To support economic recovery, businesses need the assurance that when giving their best efforts to protect employees and the general public, they in turn will be protected from frivolous lawsuits. Our public health officials are learning more about COVID-19 every day and recommendations are ever-changing in response. As businesses adapt to this new economy, they require the support of the legislature to provide a consistent and predictable legal environment. This legislation is narrowly tailored to provide targeted relief against frivolous lawsuits regarding the transmission of COVID-19.
The Senate substitute to HB 167 did not receive a vote in the House of Representatives.
| Description | Sponsors | Bill Status | Chamber Position |
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HB 167 is a comprehensive pro-business bill necessary to aid in Georgia’s recovery from the COVID-19 crisis. To support economic recovery, businesses need the assurance that when giving their best efforts to protect employees and the general public, they in turn will be protected from frivolous lawsuits. Our public health officials are learning more about COVID-19 every day and recommendations are ever-changing in response. As businesses adapt to this new economy, they require the support of the legislature to provide a consistent and predictable legal environment. This legislation is narrowly tailored to provide targeted relief against frivolous lawsuits regarding the transmission of COVID-19. The Senate substitute to HB 167 did not receive a vote in the House of Representatives. |
Senate Transmitted House 6/23/2020 |
