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ND HB1175
Business immunity from COVID-19 liability claims; to provide for retroactive application; and to declare an emergency.
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Introduced
01/11/2021
01/11/2021
In Committee
03/15/2021
03/15/2021
Crossed Over
02/08/2021
02/08/2021
Passed
04/19/2021
04/19/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/26/2021
04/26/2021
Introduced Session
67th Legislative Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to create and enact a new chapter to title 32 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to business immunity from COVID-19 liability claims; to provide for retroactive application; and to declare an emergency.
AI Summary
This bill creates a new chapter in the North Dakota Century Code to provide businesses with immunity from civil liability related to COVID-19 exposure, unless the act was intentional, constitutes actual malice, or reckless infliction of harm. It also provides immunity for health care providers and facilities for certain acts or omissions in response to COVID-19, and for those who design, manufacture, or distribute certain COVID-19-related products. The bill applies retroactively to January 1, 2020 and is declared an emergency measure.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (9)
Glenn Bosch (R)*,
William Devlin (R)*,
Michael Howe (R)*,
Mike Lefor (R)*,
Corey Mock (D)*,
Greg Stemen (R)*,
Jessica Bell (R),
Randy Burckhard (R),
Jerry Klein (R),
Last Action
Signed by Governor 04/23 (on 04/26/2021)
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