SB3989 - COVID-19 Immunity Act

• Provides civil liability immunity for individuals, businesses, and units of local government for acts or omissions resulting in COVID-19 transmission, except in cases of willful and wanton misconduct.

• Grants health care providers immunity from civil liability for injuries or deaths related to COVID-19 diagnosis, transmission, or treatment when services are provided consistent with Department of Public Health guidance, unless willful and wanton misconduct is established.

• Applies retroactively to all causes of action arising on or after January 1, 2020.

• Takes effect immediately upon becoming law.