HR 6601
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.
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Bill overview
This bill aims to standardize how juries are instructed in federal civil lawsuits involving claims of negligence related to the spread of COVID-19. It mandates that courts inform jurors that simply operating a business is not automatically considered negligent. The bill focuses on establishing a clear legal standard for determining negligence in these cases, specifically addressing the issue of businesses reopening during the pandemic.
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Jenniffer [R-PR-At Large] Rescom. González-Colón
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