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IL HB2571

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/17/2021

Primary Sponsor

Mike Murphy

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Origin

House of Representatives

102nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates civil immunity for individuals, businesses, and units of local government from lawsuits claiming COVID-19 exposure injuries if their actions complied with federal or state regulations, presidential or gubernatorial executive orders, or applicable guidance at the time of exposure.

  • Defines "guidance" as written COVID-19 guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Illinois Department of Public Health, Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, or other state agencies.

  • Allows defendants to satisfy immunity requirements by complying with any applicable guidance when multiple sources of guidance apply to the same conduct or risk.

  • Excludes from immunity protection willful misconduct, reckless infliction of harm, and intentional infliction of harm.

  • Does not affect rights and remedies available under the Workers' Compensation Act and takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

Legislative Description

COVID-19 IMMUNITY ACT

Last Action

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tom Weber

8/24/2021

Committee Referrals

Rules3/27/2021
Civil Procedure & Tort Liability Subcommittee3/23/2021
Judiciary - Civil3/9/2021
Rules2/19/2021

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