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Minutes for SB283 - Committee on Judiciary
Short Title
Changing the business liability provision in the COVID-19 response and reopening for business liability protection act to apply to actions accruing on or after March 12, 2020, and prior to termination of the state of disaster emergency related to the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Minutes Content for Tue, Mar 2, 2021
Chairperson Warren opened the hearing on SB283.
Jason Thompson gave a bill brief of SB283 stating it changes the business liability provision in the COVID-19 Response and Reopening for Business Act. He explained that section 1 removes the March 31, 2021 sunset provision and allows the statute to remain in effect. The bill makes the provisions apply retroactively to any cause of action accruing on or after March 12, 2020 and prior to termination of the state of disaster emergency. (Attachment 1)
Adam Proffitt submitted the fiscal note on SB283. (Attachment 2)
Proponent, Oral
Eric Stafford spoke in support of SB283 stating that this addresses some details missed by SB14 which was passed earlier this session. It extends the business liability protections until the end of the emergency declaration. (Attachment 3)
Proponent, Written
Hilary Segura, American Property Casualty Insurance Association.(Attachment 4)
There was discussion.
The hearing was closed.
