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MN HF4545
Bill
Status
4/14/2020
Primary Sponsor
Steve Green
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AI Summary
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Adds a new section 604.35 to Minnesota Statutes establishing immunity from civil lawsuits for associations engaged in COVID-19 manufacturing activities.
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Defines "Coronavirus Disease 2019 manufacturing activities" as manufacturing activities related to increased product demand during the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Prohibits lawsuits for damages or harm resulting from COVID-19 manufacturing activities, acknowledging that increased demand may cause defective products from operating deficiencies.
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Exception to immunity applies if the defendant knew its COVID-19 manufacturing activities were fraudulent or materially or operationally defective.
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Takes effect the day following final enactment.
Legislative Description
COVID-19; immunity defense created for manufacturers producing COVID-19 products.
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Division
4/14/2020