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ID H0006

Bill

Status

Passed

8/26/2020

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Special Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "Coronavirus Limited Immunity Act" as Chapter 34, Title 6, Idaho Code, providing civil liability immunity for damages or injuries resulting from coronavirus exposure.

  • Defines "coronavirus" to include SARS-CoV-2, the disease it causes, and any subsequently identified mutations or strains that reach epidemic or pandemic levels and qualify for an emergency declaration under Idaho law.

  • Exempts from immunity any acts or omissions constituting intentional torts or willful or reckless misconduct as defined in section 6-1601, Idaho Code.

  • Excludes Idaho public health districts, federal government agencies, state of Idaho agencies (except colleges and universities), and foreign governments from the definition of "person" eligible for immunity protection.

  • Sunsets the immunity provisions on July 1, 2021, and does not modify worker's compensation laws or displace other existing immunity protections under state or federal law.

Legislative Description

Adds to existing law to provide limited immunity resulting from coronavirus.

CORONAVIRUS LIMITED IMMUNITY ACT

Last Action

SECTION 1

8/26/2020

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Rules8/26/2020
Judiciary, Rules and Administration8/25/2020

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