The House Judiciary Committee heard SB 1 on civil immunity related to COVID-19 authored by Sen. Messmer and Koch. The bill provides civil tort immunity for damages arising from COVID-19 on the premises owned or operated by a person, on any premises on which the person or an employee or agent of the person provided property or services to the individual, or during an activity … [Read more...] about Civil immunity related to COVID-19
immunity
Civil immunity related to COVID-19
The House Judiciary Committee heard HB 1002 authored by Rep. Torr regarding civil immunity related to COVID-19. This bill protects health care providers from professional discipline for certain acts or omissions related to health care services provided during a state disaster emergency. The provider is not protected from discipline if the action, omission, or decision constitutes … [Read more...] about Civil immunity related to COVID-19
Civil immunity related to COVID-19
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 1 on civil immunity related to COVID-19 authored by Sen. Messmer and Sen. Koch. The bill provides civil immunity for damages resulting from exposure of an individual to COVID-19 on the premises owned or operated by a person, on any premises on which the person or an employee or agent of the person provided property or services to the … [Read more...] about Civil immunity related to COVID-19
Pharmacy matters
H.E.A. 1207, P.L. 114 Effective: July 1, 2020 [relevant sections] §4 extends certain immunities to the state department, the state health commissioner, and certain designated public health authorities. Requires the state department to approve courses concerning the administration of auto-injectable epinephrine. §7 requires a person to have successfully completed the course to be i … [Read more...] about Pharmacy matters
New Harmony and Wabash River bridge authority
H.E.A. 1343, P.L. 163 Effective: February 17, 2020 Provides that the New Harmony and Wabash River bridge authority (bridge authority) and its members, officers, and employees are immune from civil liability resulting from any act or omission related to implementation of the statute that establishes the bridge authority. Provides that the immunity does not extend to a person who … [Read more...] about New Harmony and Wabash River bridge authority