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Open Schools Responsibly Act

USA116th CongressHR-7710| House 
| Updated: 7/22/2020
Gregory F. Murphy

Gregory F. Murphy

Republican Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (41)
Tom Cole (Republican)Roger Marshall (Republican)Jim Hagedorn (Republican)Alexander X. Mooney (Republican)Brett Guthrie (Republican)Andy Harris (Republican)Steve Stivers (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Darin LaHood (Republican)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)Ralph Lee Abraham (Republican)Bill Flores (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Ann Wagner (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Dan Bishop (Republican)James Comer (Republican)Mark E. Green (Republican)Mike Gallagher (Republican)Mark Walker (Republican)Ron Wright (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Bradley Byrne (Republican)Vicky Hartzler (Republican)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Ben Cline (Republican)Susan W. Brooks (Republican)Russ Fulcher (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)K. Michael Conaway (Republican)David P. Roe (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)Fred Keller (Republican)John Shimkus (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Open Schools Responsibly Act This bill limits civil liability for elementary and secondary schools and institutions of higher education relating to any harm arising from exposure to, or infection by, coronavirus (i.e., the virus that causes COVID-19) suffered by a student, employee, or visitor. Specifically, a school or institution shall not be liable for such harm if the school or institution was in compliance with applicable state and federal guidelines. However, a school or institution may be liable for acts or omissions that constitute willful or criminal misconduct, gross negligence, reckless misconduct, or a conscious flagrant indifference to the rights or safety of the individual harmed.
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Timeline
Jul 21, 2020
Introduced in House
Jul 21, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 22, 2020
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3670)
  • July 21, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • July 21, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • July 22, 2020
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3670)

Law

Cardiovascular and respiratory healthCivil actions and liabilityEducational facilities and institutionsElementary and secondary educationEmergency medical services and trauma careFederal preemptionHigher educationInfectious and parasitic diseasesState and local government operations

Open Schools Responsibly Act

USA116th CongressHR-7710| House 
| Updated: 7/22/2020
Open Schools Responsibly Act This bill limits civil liability for elementary and secondary schools and institutions of higher education relating to any harm arising from exposure to, or infection by, coronavirus (i.e., the virus that causes COVID-19) suffered by a student, employee, or visitor. Specifically, a school or institution shall not be liable for such harm if the school or institution was in compliance with applicable state and federal guidelines. However, a school or institution may be liable for acts or omissions that constitute willful or criminal misconduct, gross negligence, reckless misconduct, or a conscious flagrant indifference to the rights or safety of the individual harmed.
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Timeline
Jul 21, 2020
Introduced in House
Jul 21, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 22, 2020
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3670)
  • July 21, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • July 21, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • July 22, 2020
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3670)
Gregory F. Murphy

Gregory F. Murphy

Republican Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (41)
Tom Cole (Republican)Roger Marshall (Republican)Jim Hagedorn (Republican)Alexander X. Mooney (Republican)Brett Guthrie (Republican)Andy Harris (Republican)Steve Stivers (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Darin LaHood (Republican)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)Ralph Lee Abraham (Republican)Bill Flores (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Ann Wagner (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Dan Bishop (Republican)James Comer (Republican)Mark E. Green (Republican)Mike Gallagher (Republican)Mark Walker (Republican)Ron Wright (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Bradley Byrne (Republican)Vicky Hartzler (Republican)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Ben Cline (Republican)Susan W. Brooks (Republican)Russ Fulcher (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)K. Michael Conaway (Republican)David P. Roe (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)Fred Keller (Republican)John Shimkus (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Law

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthCivil actions and liabilityEducational facilities and institutionsElementary and secondary educationEmergency medical services and trauma careFederal preemptionHigher educationInfectious and parasitic diseasesState and local government operations