Public Act
Public Act 236 of 2020 (EHB 6030)
S-10/22/20 F-10/22/20, IE
Provides protection from liability to certain persons in COVID-19 emergency. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6031'20, HB 6032'20
Amending LanguageA bill to provide minimum requirements for claims alleging exposure to COVID-19; establishing liability standards for claims alleging exposure to COVID-19; precluding liability if conduct complies with regulations, orders, or public health guidance; and limiting liability with respect to certain products made, sold, or donated in response to COVID-19.
CategoriesTORTS, Defenses, NEW
Introduced OnJuly 23, 2020
Primary SponsorBill History | ||
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7/23/2020 | House | introduced by Representative Thomas Albert |
7/23/2020 | House | read a first time |
7/23/2020 | House | referred to Committee on Judiciary |
8/6/2020 | House | bill electronically reproduced 08/06/2020 |
8/6/2020 | House | bill electronically reproduced 07/23/2020 |
9/16/2020 | House | referred to second reading |
9/16/2020 | House | reported with recommendation with substitute (H-4) |
9/22/2020 | House | read a second time |
9/22/2020 | House | substitute (H-4) adopted |
9/22/2020 | House | placed on third reading |
9/23/2020 | House | read a third time |
9/23/2020 | House | passed; given immediate effect Roll Call # 401 Yeas 57 Nays 49 Excused 0 Not Voting 3 |
9/23/2020 | House | transmitted |
9/24/2020 | Senate | REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AND SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT |
10/13/2020 | Senate | DISCHARGE COMMITTEE APPROVED |
10/13/2020 | Senate | PLACED ON ORDER OF GENERAL ORDERS |
10/14/2020 | Senate | TITLE AMENDED |
10/14/2020 | Senate | REPORTED BY COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FAVORABLY WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-2) |
10/14/2020 | Senate | SUBSTITUTE (S-2) CONCURRED IN |
10/14/2020 | Senate | PLACED ON ORDER OF THIRD READING WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-2) |
10/14/2020 | Senate | RULES SUSPENDED |
10/14/2020 | Senate | PLACED ON IMMEDIATE PASSAGE |
10/14/2020 | Senate | PASSED; GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT ROLL CALL # 403 YEAS 23 NAYS 14 EXCUSED 1 NOT VOTING 0 |
10/14/2020 | House | returned from Senate with substitute (S-2) with immediate effect |
10/14/2020 | House | laid over one day under the rules |
10/14/2020 | House | bill ordered enrolled |
10/14/2020 | House | rule suspended |
10/14/2020 | House | Senate substitute (S-2) concurred in |
10/14/2020 | House | roll call Roll Call # 487 Yeas 86 Nays 15 Excused 0 Not Voting 8 |
10/14/2020 | House | presented to the Governor 10/16/2020 01:52 PM |
10/15/2020 | Senate | REPORTED BY COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FAVORABLY WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-2) |
10/15/2020 | Senate | SUBSTITUTE (S-2) CONCURRED IN |
10/15/2020 | Senate | PLACED ON ORDER OF THIRD READING WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-2) |
10/15/2020 | Senate | RULES SUSPENDED |
10/15/2020 | Senate | PLACED ON IMMEDIATE PASSAGE |
10/15/2020 | Senate | PASSED; GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT ROLL CALL # 403 YEAS 23 NAYS 14 EXCUSED 1 NOT VOTING 0 |
10/28/2020 | House | approved by the Governor 10/22/2020 11:34 AM |
10/28/2020 | House | filed with Secretary of State 10/22/2020 12:20 PM |
10/28/2020 | House | assigned PA 236'20 with immediate effect |
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House Introduced Bill Introduced bills appear as they were introduced and reflect no subsequent amendments or changes. | [html] [pdf] | |
As Passed by the House As Passed by the House is the bill, as introduced, that includes any adopted House amendments. | [html] [pdf] | |
As Passed by the Senate As Passed by the Senate is the bill, as received from the House, that includes any adopted Senate amendments. | [html] [pdf] | |
House Concurred Bill Concurred bill is the version passed in identical form by both houses of the Legislature, issued prior to availability of the Enrolled bill. | [html] [pdf] | |
Public Act Public Act is a bill that has become law. | [html] [pdf] | |
House Enrolled Bill Enrolled bill is the version passed in identical form by both houses of the Legislature. | [html] [pdf] | |
House Fiscal Agency Analysis Summary as Reported From Committee (9/22/2020) This document analyzes: HB6030, HB6031, HB6032, HB6101 | [html] [pdf] | |
House Fiscal Agency Analysis Summary of Proposed H-1 Substitute (8/31/2020) This document analyzes: HB6030 | [html] [pdf] | |
House Fiscal Agency Analysis Revised Summary as Reported From Committee (9/23/2020) This document analyzes: HB6030, HB6031, HB6032, HB6101 | [html] [pdf] | |
House Fiscal Agency Analysis Summary as Enacted (10/27/2020) This document analyzes: HB6030, HB6031, HB6032, HB6101 | [html] [pdf] | |
Senate Fiscal Analysis SUMMARY OF DISCHARGED BILL (Date Completed: 10-13-20) This document analyzes: HB6030, HB6031, HB6032, HB6101 | [html] [pdf] | |
Senate Fiscal Analysis SUMMARY AS ENACTED (Date Completed: 11-6-20) This document analyzes: HB6030, HB6031, HB6032, HB6101 | [html] [pdf] |
Committee Related Documents | ||
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09-01-2020 - House Judiciary - Minutes.pdf | [Download] | |
09-08-2020 - House Judiciary - Minutes.pdf | [Download] | |
09-15-2020 - Senate Judiciary - Minutes.pdf | [Download] | |
09-16-2020 - House Judiciary - Minutes.pdf | [Download] | |
09-01-2020 - HB 6030 - Bridget Melinn - House Judiciary.pdf | [Download] | |
09-01-2020 - HB 6030-6031 - Robert Riley - House Judiciary.pdf | [Download] | |
09-02-2020 - HB 6101, HB 6030-6032 - Various Organizations - House Judiciary.pdf | [Download] |
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