General Assembly
NIKI KELLY | The Journal Gazette
INDIANAPOLIS – A bill to protect businesses, schools and nonprofits from COVID-19-related lawsuits is heading to the governor's desk.
The Indiana Senate voted 39-7 Monday to accept final changes on the bill. Gov. Eric Holcomb has stated his support for the measure.
“Many Indiana businesses, organizations and individuals have made significant sacrifices during the pandemic to try and keep those in our community healthy,” said Sen. Mark Messmer, R-Jasper. “Unfortunately, the losses some businesses have experienced because of the COVID-19 pandemic are unrecoverable. Our goal with this legislation is to provide the reassurance and peace of mind organizations and businesses need to resume operations without the threat of a frivolous lawsuit, which will ultimately help our economy spring back.”