House
May 15, 2020

Protecting Protein Production and Consumer Access Act of 2020

Summary

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Protecting Protein Production and Consumer Access Act of 2020 This bill exempts meat processing facilities from liability for any act or omission relating to harm arising from exposure to, or infection by, the coronavirus (i.e., the virus that causes COVID-19) during the COVID-19 public health emergency. However, this prohibition does not apply with respect to acts or omissions that constitute willful or criminal misconduct, gross negligence, reckless misconduct, or conscious and flagrant indifference to the rights or safety of the individual harmed.

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Bill Progress

Bill has been introduced and assigned a number

Introduced(5/15/20)
Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
President
Law

Sponsor

VH

Mr. Hartzler

(R) MO – 4

Cosponsors (13)

Topics

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

May 15, 2020