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H.R. 99: Protecting Businesses From Frivolous COVID Lawsuits Act of 2025

United States · 119 · In committee

Introduced January 3, 2025

Latest action, January 3, 2025: Introduced in House

Official summary

Protecting Businesses From Frivolous COVID Lawsuits Act of 2025 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.

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