Protecting Businesses From Frivolous COVID Lawsuits Act of 2025

In Plain Language

This bill requires federal courts to give a specific instruction to juries in COVID-19 negligence lawsuits. The instruction tells jurors they cannot find a business negligent just because it stayed open for business during the pandemic.

Official Congressional Research Service summary

Protecting Businesses From Frivolous COVID Lawsuits Act of 2025This bill requires a specific jury instruction in a federal civil action for damages based on negligence arising from the transmission of COVID-19.Specifically, a court must instruct the jury that negligence may not be found solely on the basis of holding oneself open for business.

Sponsor

Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]

Cosponsors

None listed

Latest action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Jan 3, 2025

Official source

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Action history

Jan 3, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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