HR 99

Protecting Businesses From Frivolous COVID Lawsuits Act of 2025

Summary

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

Bill status

Status
In committee
Sponsor
Rep. Andy Biggs [R-AZ-5]
Cosponsors
0
Policy area
Law
Introduced
2025-01-03
Latest action
2025-01-03: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Committee referrals

Recent actions

  • 2025-01-03: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • 2025-01-03: Introduced in House
  • 2025-01-03: Introduced in House