HB 2912 Summary

• Prohibits criminal charges or convictions for acts prohibited or required by COVID-19 related executive orders issued during declared state of emergency.

• Establishes civil penalty of up to $100 for knowingly violating COVID-19 executive orders, applicable only if person receives notice and fails to cure violation within 24 hours.

• Prevents state, county, city, and local authorities from suspending or revoking business licenses or permits based on COVID-19 executive order violations.

• Shields schools, churches, nonprofits, and businesses from civil liability for COVID-19 transmission unless defendant acted with gross negligence; requires "clear and convincing evidence" standard for such claims.

• Applies retroactively to March 10, 2020 and extends through April 1, 2021.