Coronavirus liability bill passes in Alabama Legislature
Alabama Statehouse
Senate Bill 30 would protect businesses from having frivolous lawsuits slapped against them because of the pandemic.
Posted: Feb 11, 2021 2:51 PM
Updated: Feb 11, 2021 2:51 PM
Posted By: Ashley Thusius
The House passed Senate Bill 30 with an 86-4 vote.
Gov. Kay Ivey tweeted that she looks forward to signing it into law. The bill was sponsored by Sen. Arthur Orr.
Senate Bill 30 would protect businesses from having frivolous lawsuits slapped against them because of the pandemic.
We spoke to an Alabama attorney about the bill. He said it protects churches, businesses, government entities, health care providers and educational and cultural institutions from being sued civilly over coronavirus.