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TX SB6

TX SB6
Relating to liability for certain claims arising during a pandemic or disaster related to a pandemic.

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Introduced
03/10/2021
In Committee
04/28/2021
Crossed Over
04/08/2021
Passed
05/29/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/14/2021

Introduced Session

87th Legislature Regular Session

Bill Summary

Relating to liability for certain claims arising during a pandemic or disaster related to a pandemic.

AI Summary

This bill provides liability protection for physicians, health care providers, and first responders during a pandemic or disaster related to a pandemic. It establishes that these individuals are not liable for injuries or deaths arising from care, treatment, or failure to provide care or treatment related to or impacted by a pandemic disease, except in cases of reckless conduct or intentional, willful, or wanton misconduct. The bill also limits liability for products used during a pandemic emergency and for exposing individuals to a pandemic disease, provided certain criteria are met. Additionally, the bill protects educational institutions from liability for cancelling or modifying courses, programs, or activities during a pandemic emergency.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Justice

Sponsors (14)

Last Action

Effective immediately (on 06/14/2021)
(1 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=87R&Bill=SB6
Analysis (Enrolled) https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/analysis/html/SB00006F.htm
BillText https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/html/SB00006F.htm
Bill https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/pdf/SB00006F.pdf
Fiscal Note (Enrolled) https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/fiscalnotes/html/SB00006F.htm
House Amendment (H 2) 2-Slaton https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/amendments/html/SB00006H22.HTM
House Amendment (H 2) 1-Leach https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/amendments/html/SB00006H21.HTM
House Amendment (H 2) 3-Schofield https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/amendments/html/SB00006H23.HTM
BillText https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/html/SB00006H.htm
Bill https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/pdf/SB00006H.pdf
Fiscal Note (House Committee Report) https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/fiscalnotes/html/SB00006H.htm
Analysis (House Committee Report) https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/analysis/html/SB00006H.htm
Fiscal Note (Engrossed) https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/fiscalnotes/html/SB00006E.htm
Senate Amendment (S 2) F4-Hall https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/amendments/html/SB00006S2F4.HTM
Senate Amendment (S 2) F3-Hancock https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/amendments/html/SB00006S2F3.HTM
Senate Amendment (S 2) F2-Hancock https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/amendments/html/SB00006S2F2.HTM
Senate Amendment (S 2) F5-Johnson https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/amendments/html/SB00006S2F5.HTM
Senate Amendment (S 2) F6-Hall https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/amendments/html/SB00006S2F6.HTM
Senate Amendment (S 2) F1-Hancock https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/amendments/html/SB00006S2F1.HTM
BillText https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/html/SB00006E.htm
Bill https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/pdf/SB00006E.pdf
BillText https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/html/SB00006S.htm
Bill https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/pdf/SB00006S.pdf
Analysis (Senate Committee Report) https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/analysis/html/SB00006S.htm
Fiscal Note (Senate Committee Report) https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/fiscalnotes/html/SB00006S.htm
Fiscal Note (Introduced) https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/fiscalnotes/html/SB00006I.htm
Analysis (Introduced) https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/analysis/html/SB00006I.htm
BillText https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/html/SB00006I.htm
Bill https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/pdf/SB00006I.pdf
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