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FL S0542

FL S0542
Evidentiary Standards for Actions Arising During an Emergency


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Introduced
10/18/2021
In Committee
02/17/2022
Crossed Over
01/27/2022
Passed
03/08/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/11/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Defining the term "engaged individual"; prohibiting certain actions taken by a business during a public health emergency from being used as evidence in certain civil causes of action, etc.

AI Summary

This bill defines the term "engaged individual" and prohibits certain actions taken by a business during a public health emergency or state of emergency from being used as evidence in certain civil lawsuits. Specifically, the bill states that providing financial assistance, health and safety benefits, training, or actions required to protect public health and safety cannot be used as evidence to claim that an individual was improperly classified as an employee. The bill aims to protect businesses from liability for actions taken to support and protect their workforce during emergency situations.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Chapter No. 2022-99 (on 05/11/2022)

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