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.