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OK SB1947

OK SB1947
Product liability; creating the COVID-19 Product Protection Act; establishing immunity from certain civil actions; clarifying applicability. Emergency.


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Introduced
05/06/2020
In Committee
Crossed Over
05/12/2020
Passed
05/15/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/21/2020

Introduced Session

2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act relating to product liability; creating the COVID-19 Product Protection Act; providing short title; defining terms; establishing immunity from liability for persons or entities from certain civil actions related to certain products; establishing requirements for certain immunity; providing exceptions to certain immunity; construing provisions; clarifying applicability of act; providing for codification; and declaring an emergency. SUBJECT: Product liability

AI Summary

This bill creates the COVID-19 Product Protection Act, which establishes immunity from certain civil actions for persons or entities that design, manufacture, label, sell, distribute, or donate disinfecting and cleaning supplies or personal protective equipment during the COVID-19 public health emergency. The immunity applies to both the providers of these products and the entities that utilize them, with some exceptions if the provider had actual knowledge of a defect or acted with deliberate indifference or intent to cause harm. The bill defines key terms like "COVID-19", "essential business", and "qualified product", and clarifies that it does not relieve plaintiffs of any required elements of a claim or affect any other existing immunities or limitations of liability. The bill is declared an emergency measure, meaning it takes effect immediately upon passage and approval.

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Approved by Governor 05/21/2020 (on 05/21/2020)

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