Establishes immunity for businesses against damage claims for COVID-19 exposure; excludes reckless or intentional conduct.
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Overview
This bill, the New Jersey COVID-19 related Business Immunity Act, provides immunity to businesses from liability for damages related to COVID-19 exposure on their premises or during activities they manage. However, this immunity does not apply if the business acted with willful misconduct, reckless behavior, or intentionally caused harm. The goal of this legislation is to support economic recovery by reducing the risk of lawsuits for businesses related to the virus.
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James Holzapfel
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