H.R. 6601 · 116th Congress
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.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Andy Biggs
- Introduced
- 2020-04-23
- Latest action
- 2020-04-23 · Introduced in House
Summary
This bill requires a specific jury instruction in civil actions in federal court that include a claim alleging negligence arising from the transmission of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) and a request for damages. Specifically, a court must instruct the jury that negligence may not be found solely on the basis of holding oneself open for business.