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AZ SB1377

AZ SB1377
Civil liability; public health pandemic


summary

Introduced
01/26/2021
In Committee
03/22/2021
Crossed Over
02/24/2021
Passed
03/30/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/05/2021

Introduced Session

Fifty-fifth Legislature - First Regular Session (2021)

Bill Summary

Civil liability; public health pandemic

AI Summary

This bill provides immunity from civil liability for certain individuals and entities during a public health pandemic declared by the governor. It establishes a presumption of good faith if the person or provider adopted and implemented reasonable policies related to the pandemic. The bill applies retroactively to acts or omissions occurring on or after March 11, 2020, and it does not apply to claims subject to workers' compensation laws. The bill also provides additional protections for health professionals and health care institutions acting in good faith to support the state's pandemic response, including when altering treatment or acting due to resource limitations caused by the pandemic.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (22)

Last Action

Chapter 179 (on 04/05/2021)

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/75402 01/26/2021
BillText https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/55leg/1r/laws/0179.htm 04/08/2021
Bill https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/55leg/1r/laws/0179.pdf 04/08/2021
Analysis - HOUSE SUMMARY: 04/06/2021 Transmitted https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/488613 04/07/2021
Analysis - HOUSE SUMMARY: 03/30/2021 House Engrossed https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/488297 03/31/2021
BillText https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/55leg/1r/bills/sb1377h.htm 03/30/2021
Bill https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/55leg/1r/bills/sb1377h.pdf 03/30/2021
Analysis - SENATE FACT SHEET: 03/29/2021 JUD As Passed House https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/488234 03/30/2021
Analysis - HOUSE SUMMARY: 03/19/2021 Caucus & COW https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/487470 03/20/2021
Analysis - HOUSE SUMMARY: 03/15/2021 Judiciary https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/487127 03/16/2021
SENATE - JUD (ref Bill) adopted https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/55leg/1r/adopted/s.1377leach1206.docx.htm 02/25/2021
BillText https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/55leg/1r/bills/sb1377s.htm 02/25/2021
Bill https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/55leg/1r/bills/sb1377s.pdf 02/25/2021
Analysis - SENATE FACT SHEET: 02/24/2021 JUD As Passed COW https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/485704 02/25/2021
SENATE - Judiciary https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/55leg/1r/adopted/s.1377jud.docx.htm 02/13/2021
Analysis - SENATE FACT SHEET: 02/12/2021 JUD As Passed Committee https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/484101 02/13/2021
SENATE - Judiciary https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/55leg/1r/proposed/s.1377petersen.docx.htm 02/11/2021
Analysis - SENATE FACT SHEET: 02/09/2021 JUD https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/483638 02/10/2021
BillText https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/55leg/1r/bills/sb1377p.htm 01/26/2021
Bill https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/55leg/1r/bills/sb1377p.pdf 01/26/2021
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