HB 167 – Georgia Pandemic Business Protection Act (Senate Substitute)

• Eliminates all civil causes of action for transmission of, contraction of, or exposure to COVID-19 unless caused by willful and wanton misconduct or intentional infliction of harm
• Grants health care facilities, health care providers, and persons legally responsible for them broad civil immunity for harm or damages resulting from arranging or providing health care services related to COVID-19 or impacted by the pandemic, including services at temporary or expanded facilities
• Health care immunity does not apply in cases of gross negligence, willful and wanton misconduct, or intentional infliction of harm by the facility or provider
• Defines "person" broadly to include individuals, businesses, nonprofits, volunteer organizations, sporting event facilities, religious and educational organizations, government entities, and their trustees, officers, employees, independent contractors, and agents
• Codifies and extends protections from the Governor's Executive Orders dated April 14, 2020, and May 12, 2020, beyond the Public Health State of Emergency, effective upon the Governor's approval