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To require a particular jury instruction in Federal civil actions that include a claim for damages based on negligence arising from the transmission of COVID-19.

USA116th CongressHR-6601| House 
| Updated: 4/23/2020
Andy Biggs

Andy Biggs

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (1)
Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill requires a specific jury instruction in civil actions in federal court that include a claim alleging negligence arising from the transmission of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) and a request for damages. 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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Timeline
Apr 23, 2020
Introduced in House
Apr 23, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • April 23, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • April 23, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Business ethicsCardiovascular and respiratory healthCivil actions and liabilityEmergency medical services and trauma careEvidence and witnessesInfectious and parasitic diseases

To require a particular jury instruction in Federal civil actions that include a claim for damages based on negligence arising from the transmission of COVID-19.

USA116th CongressHR-6601| House 
| Updated: 4/23/2020
This bill requires a specific jury instruction in civil actions in federal court that include a claim alleging negligence arising from the transmission of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) and a request for damages. 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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Timeline
Apr 23, 2020
Introduced in House
Apr 23, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • April 23, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • April 23, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Andy Biggs

Andy Biggs

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (1)
Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Law

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Business ethicsCardiovascular and respiratory healthCivil actions and liabilityEmergency medical services and trauma careEvidence and witnessesInfectious and parasitic diseases