COVID-19 Limited Liability Protections
April 16, 2020 08:43 PM to All Senate Members
Circulated By
Senator Michele Brooks
R Senate District 50
Memo
I will soon be introducing legislation to provide immunity from liability for certain providers and facilities providing medical care to individuals with COVID-19. This legislation will also provide immunity from liability for damages from equipment and other goods used in response to COVID-19.
We currently find ourselves looking for any and all resources to help the citizens of this Commonwealth; to protect individuals from ever being infected with COVID-19 and to ensure hospitals and healthcare professionals have an adequate supply of equipment and other supplies needed to treat individuals who unfortunately have contracted COVID-19. The provisions of this legislation will only be applicable to suits that do not rise to the level of gross negligence or reckless and intentional conduct.
Several states have already enacted similar measures. It is imperative that we provide adequate protections for our providers and workers. Flexibility is essential to provide the critical assistance and care required during this unprecedented emergency.
I hope you will join me in cosponsoring this important piece of legislation. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact my office.
We currently find ourselves looking for any and all resources to help the citizens of this Commonwealth; to protect individuals from ever being infected with COVID-19 and to ensure hospitals and healthcare professionals have an adequate supply of equipment and other supplies needed to treat individuals who unfortunately have contracted COVID-19. The provisions of this legislation will only be applicable to suits that do not rise to the level of gross negligence or reckless and intentional conduct.
Several states have already enacted similar measures. It is imperative that we provide adequate protections for our providers and workers. Flexibility is essential to provide the critical assistance and care required during this unprecedented emergency.
I hope you will join me in cosponsoring this important piece of legislation. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact my office.
Legislation
Document - Introduced as SB 1181
Last updated on May 29, 2020 11:31 AM
COVID-19 Limited Liability Protections
April 16, 2020 08:43 PM to All Senate Members
Circulated By
BROOKS
Memo
I will soon be introducing legislation to provide immunity from liability for certain providers and facilities providing medical care to individuals with COVID-19. This legislation will also provide immunity from liability for damages from equipment and other goods used in response to COVID-19.
We currently find ourselves looking for any and all resources to help the citizens of this Commonwealth; to protect individuals from ever being infected with COVID-19 and to ensure hospitals and healthcare professionals have an adequate supply of equipment and other supplies needed to treat individuals who unfortunately have contracted COVID-19. The provisions of this legislation will only be applicable to suits that do not rise to the level of gross negligence or reckless and intentional conduct.
Several states have already enacted similar measures. It is imperative that we provide adequate protections for our providers and workers. Flexibility is essential to provide the critical assistance and care required during this unprecedented emergency.
I hope you will join me in cosponsoring this important piece of legislation. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact my office.
We currently find ourselves looking for any and all resources to help the citizens of this Commonwealth; to protect individuals from ever being infected with COVID-19 and to ensure hospitals and healthcare professionals have an adequate supply of equipment and other supplies needed to treat individuals who unfortunately have contracted COVID-19. The provisions of this legislation will only be applicable to suits that do not rise to the level of gross negligence or reckless and intentional conduct.
Several states have already enacted similar measures. It is imperative that we provide adequate protections for our providers and workers. Flexibility is essential to provide the critical assistance and care required during this unprecedented emergency.
I hope you will join me in cosponsoring this important piece of legislation. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact my office.
Document
Introduced as SB 1181
Last Updated
May 29, 2020 11:31 AM
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