Featured Legislation
Sectors: Business, Community, Health Care
Pandemic Liability Protections
Bill #
SB 1239Summary
SB 1239 provides for limited COVID-19-related liability to manufacturers and others who provide Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), certain medical services, and who have opened up their businesses and followed CDC guidelines.
Status
Referred to Senate Judiciary
Sector: Business
False Claims
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HB 2352Summary
HB 2352 encourages bounty hunters, known as “qui tam” plaintiffs, to sue on behalf of the government when they believe a business received government payments to which it is not entitled. A qui tam plaintiff keeps a significant portion, up to 30%, of any verdict.
Status
Re-referred to the House State Government Committee
Sector: Business
Limited Liability Protection for Agritourism
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HB 1348Summary
HB 1348 provides limited liability protection for businesses engaged in agritourism activities.
Status
Passed the House on November 18, 2020 and referred to Senate Judiciary
Sectors: Business, Community, Health Care
Covid-19 Liability Protection
Bill #
HB 1737Summary
HB 1731 provides Covid-19 liability protection to healthcare practitioners and facilities, manufacturers of personal protective equipment, as well as protection from exposure claims for those following health guidelines. In addition to healthcare and businesses large and small, the bill protects schools, colleges and universities, childcare centers, and local governments.
Status
Vetoed by Governor Wolf on November 30, 2020