US HB6976 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 23-0)
Status: Introduced on May 22 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-05-22 - Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on May 22 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-05-22 - Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Exempts nonprofit organizations from liability for any act or omission relating to harm arising from exposure to, or infection by, the coronavirus (i.e., the virus that causes COVID-19) during the COVID-19 public health emergency. However, this exemption does not apply with respect to acts or omissions that constitute willful or criminal misconduct, gross negligence, reckless misconduct, or conscious and flagrant indifference to the rights or safety of the individual harmed.
Title
Service Assurance Act of 2020
Sponsors
Rep. Vicky Hartzler [R-MO] | Rep. Robert Aderholt [R-AL] | Rep. Doug Lamborn [R-CO] | Rep. Jim Banks [R-IN] |
Rep. John Joyce [R-PA] | Rep. Brian Babin [R-TX] | Rep. Greg Murphy [R-NC] | Rep. Bill Flores [R-TX] |
Rep. Michael Conaway [R-TX] | Rep. Steve King [R-IA] | Rep. Doug Collins [R-GA] | Rep. Glenn Grothman [R-WI] |
Rep. Rick Allen [R-GA] | Sen. Ted Budd [R-NC] | Rep. Ralph Norman [R-SC] | Rep. Mark Walker [R-NC] |
Rep. Mark Green [R-TN] | Rep. Dan Bishop [R-NC] | Rep. Randy Weber [R-TX] | Rep. Greg Steube [R-FL] |
Rep. Jody Hice [R-GA] | Rep. Alexander Mooney [R-WV] | Rep. Jason Smith [R-MO] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
---|---|---|
2020-05-22 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
2020-05-22 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Civil actions and liability
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Federal preemption
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Law
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
State and local government operations
Tax-exempt organizations
Civil actions and liability
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Federal preemption
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Law
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
State and local government operations
Tax-exempt organizations
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/6976/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6976/BILLS-116hr6976ih.pdf |