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« on: July 04, 2020, 02:01:03 AM »
« edited: July 11, 2020, 06:08:47 PM by Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee »
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An Act

To limit the liability of employers in the event of employee exposure to COVID-19.

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Section 1. Short title

This Act shall be cited as the “Employer COVID-19 Liability Limitation Act".

Section 2. Limitation of employer liability

(a) In general. —

An employer may not be held liable in any cause of action before a State, Regional, or Federal court for any injury or other costs as a result of an employee contracting COVID-19.

(b) Exception. —

Subsection (a) shall not apply if the employer violates State, Regional, or Federal Law related to workplace safety.

Section 3. Effective date

This Act shall take effect immediately on the date of the enactment of this Act.

Sponsor: Jimmy
Senate Designation: SB25:01
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« Reply #1 on: July 04, 2020, 02:01:59 AM »
Okay initial debate period - sponsor advocacy time.
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« Reply #2 on: July 08, 2020, 11:58:37 PM »
Ah Jimmy what happened here? I don't want to have to table a covid bill.


Think of what will happen to the kids Jimmy? WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO THE KIDS?!!!
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« Reply #3 on: July 09, 2020, 12:25:35 AM »
Alright, I am going to go ahead and motion for a final vote, Senators have 24 hours to object.
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« Reply #4 on: July 09, 2020, 10:26:56 AM »
Jimmy? I need feedback.
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« Reply #5 on: July 10, 2020, 01:50:13 AM »

Senators have 24 hours to object.
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« Reply #6 on: July 11, 2020, 05:53:53 PM »
The amendment is adopted.
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« Reply #7 on: July 11, 2020, 05:54:14 PM »
Is the objection to the final vote removed?
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« Reply #8 on: July 11, 2020, 06:08:34 PM »
A final vote is now open on this legislation, Senators please vote Aye, Nay or Abstain.
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« Reply #9 on: July 11, 2020, 06:09:03 PM »
AYE
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« Reply #10 on: July 14, 2020, 12:52:19 PM »
This ends in about five hours.
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« Reply #11 on: July 14, 2020, 11:27:50 PM »
Vote on Final Passage of the Employer COVID-19 Liability Limitation Act:

Aye (4): Jimmy, LT, NC Yankee and Tack50
Nay (2): Devout Centrist and YE
Abstain (0):

Didn't Vote (0):

This has passed the Senate and is sent to the VP.
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« Reply #12 on: July 14, 2020, 11:30:01 PM »
Quote from: Final Senate Text
An Act

To limit the liability of employers in the event of employee exposure to COVID-19.

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Section 1. Short title

This Act shall be cited as the “Employer COVID-19 Liability Limitation Act".

Section 2. Limitation of employer liability

(a) In general. —

An employer may not be held liable in any cause of action before a State, Regional, or Federal court for any injury or other costs as a result of an employee contracting COVID-19.

(b) Exception. —

Subsection (a) shall not apply if the employer violates State, Regional, or Federal Law related to workplace safety, induding any regulations on the usage and distribution of personal protection equipment by employees and any other COVID-19 prevention regulations.

Section 3. Effective date

This Act shall take effect immediately on the date of the enactment of this Act.

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Passed 4-2 in the Atlasian Senate Assembled,
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