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Introduced
01/08/2021
01/08/2021
In Committee
01/12/2021
01/12/2021
Crossed Over
05/11/2021
05/11/2021
Passed
05/18/2021
05/18/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/26/2021
05/26/2021
Introduced Session
107th Legislature
Bill Summary
A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to public health and welfare; to adopt the COVID-19 Liability Act; to adopt the Health Care Crisis Protocol Act; and to declare an emergency.
AI Summary
This bill adopts the COVID-19 Liability Act and the Health Care Crisis Protocol Act. The COVID-19 Liability Act provides that a person cannot bring a civil action for injuries or damages from exposure or potential exposure to COVID-19 if the person's actions were in substantial compliance with applicable federal public health guidance. The Health Care Crisis Protocol Act defines a "health care crisis protocol" and specifies the circumstances under which it may be activated, stating that it does not change the standard for medical malpractice or professional negligence. The bill requires hospitals and the Department of Health and Human Services to make the health care crisis protocol available for public inspection. Finally, the bill declares an emergency and states that the act takes effect immediately upon passage and approval.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Provisions/portions of LB53 amended into LB139 by AM1293 (on 05/27/2021)
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