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MA S2644
MA S2644To protect institutions of higher education that provide emergency aid in response to COVID-19
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Introduced
04/13/2020
04/13/2020
In Committee
04/16/2020
04/16/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to protect institutions of higher education that provide emergency aid in response to COVID-19. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill provides legal protections for institutions of higher education and their employees who develop, manufacture, test, or distribute personal protective equipment (PPE) to assist in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the state of emergency declared by the governor. Specifically, these institutions and their staff will not be liable for damages resulting from their actions related to the PPE, unless their conduct was willful, wanton, or reckless. This bill aims to encourage and support the higher education sector's efforts to help address the challenges posed by the COVID-19 crisis.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (13)
Brian Ashe (D),
Linda Campbell (D),
Diana Dizoglio (D),
Nika Elugardo (D),
Anne Gobi (D),
Stephen Hay (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Elizabeth Poirier (R),
John Rogers (D),
Jeff Roy (D),
Walter Timilty (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
John Velis (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2953 (on 11/16/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2644 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2644.pdf |
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