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The measure s backers say it s prudent to protect businesses from lawsuits over COVID exposure, as well as local governments, schools, and religious organizations, so long as they can show they ve followed state and federal COVID guidance.
The bill s lead sponsor, Warren Republican Bob Giuda, told colleagues the Business and Industry Association was the impetus for the bill. But Giuda said he expanded their idea - protecting businesses from lawsuits over COVID exposure - to also shield local governments, schools, non-profits and religious organizations, if they can show they e adhered to state and federal COVID guidance.
Lawmakers consider bill to protect N.H. businesses from COVID lawsuits
Published: 2/9/2021 12:53:22 PM
A bill designed to ward off lawsuits stemming from COVID exposures went before a state Senate committee Monday.
The measure’s backers say it’s prudent to protect businesses from lawsuits over COVID exposure, as well as local governments, schools, and religious organizations, so long as they can show they’ve followed state and federal COVID guidance.
The bill’s lead sponsor, Warren Republican Bob Giuda, told colleagues the Business and Industry Association was the impetus for the bill. But Giuda said he expanded their idea – protecting businesses from lawsuits over COVID exposure – to also shield local governments, schools, non-profits and religious organizations, if they can show they’e adhered to state and federal COVID guidance.