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Protecting Businesses From Frivolous COVID Lawsuits Act of 2025

HR 99 · In committee · last action January 3, 2025

<p><strong>Protecting Businesses From Frivolous COVID Lawsuits Act of 2025</strong></p><p>This bill requires a specific jury instruction in a federal civil action for damages based on negligence arising from the transmission of COVID-19.</p><p>Specifically, a court must instruct the jury that negligence may not be found solely on the basis of holding oneself open for business.</p>

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Andy Biggs (R-AZ)

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Official summary

<p><strong>Protecting Businesses From Frivolous COVID Lawsuits Act of 2025</strong></p><p>This bill requires a specific jury instruction in a federal civil action for damages based on negligence arising from the transmission of COVID-19.</p><p>Specifically, a court must instruct the jury that negligence may not be found solely on the basis of holding oneself open for business.</p>