Torts; gross negligence standard in actions involving COVID-19 liability claims against healthcare facilities, healthcare providers, entities, and individuals; clarify
Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 16 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to COVID-19 pandemic business safety, so as to clarify the gross negligence standard in actions involving COVID-19 liability claims against healthcare facilities, healthcare providers, entities, and individuals; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 22, 2021
Last action Jan 24, 2022
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Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Jan 24, 2022
Committee
House Withdrawn, Recommitted
lower
6 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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