H.R. 99 · 119th Congress

Protecting Businesses From Frivolous COVID Lawsuits Act of 2025

Stage
In committee
Sponsor
Andy Biggs
Introduced
2025-01-03
Latest action
2025-01-03 · Introduced in House

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.