HB 2571 Illinois House · 102nd Regular Session

COVID-19 IMMUNITY ACT

Summary
Creates the COVID-19 Immunity Act. Provides that an individual, business, or unit of local government shall not be liable in a civil action claiming an injury from exposure or potential exposure to COVID-19 if the act or omission alleged to violate a duty of care of the individual, business, or unit of local government was in compliance or consistent with federal or State regulations, a presidential or gubernatorial executive order, or guidance applicable at the time of the alleged exposure. Provides that immunity does not apply to willful misconduct, reckless infliction of harm, or intentional infliction of harm. Effective immediately.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 17, 2021 Last action Jan 10, 2023
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Total actions
10
Key actions
2
Committee
6
Mar 27, 2021
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 23, 2021
Lower · Passed
To Civil Procedure & Tort Liability Subcommittee
lower
Mar 16, 2021
Lower · Passed
Remains in Judiciary - Civil Committee
lower
Mar 16, 2021
Committee
Motion Do Pass - Lost Judiciary - Civil Committee; 006-010-000
lower
Mar 9, 2021
Committee
Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
lower
Feb 19, 2021
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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