"It is a fundamental rule of Indiana law that when a procedural statute conflicts with a procedural rule adopted by the Supreme Court, the latter shall take precedence," said Appeals
SARAH MANSUR
Capitol News Illinois
SPRINGFIELD â The top Republican in the state Senate has introduced a bill to shield health care providers and others from being held responsible for injuries or deaths related to COVID-19 exposure.
Last April, Gov. J.B. Pritzker extended civil liability protections to health care workers, health care volunteers and hospitals in one of his executive orders. But the executive order expired in the end of June and was not reissued.
McConchie said the bill applies to individuals in these settings, as long as an individualâs action at issue was âin substantial compliance or was consistent with any federal or State statute, rule, regulation, order, or public health guidance related to COVID-19 that was applicable to the person or activity at issue at the time of the alleged exposure or potential exposure.â
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
On November 30, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf vetoed controversial House Bill
1737. The Republican-backed Bill was passed by Pennsylvania legislators in November 2020, and extended the reach of Governor Wolf’s
May 6 executive order, which had granted civil liability protection to licensed or certified healthcare practitioners providing patient care during COVID-19. The executive order does not shield practitioners from claims of gross negligence, fraud, malice, or other willful misconduct; and does not protect nursing homes or other healthcare facilities from liability. House Bill 1737 would have temporarily extended civil liability protection to hospitals, nursing homes, schools, businesses, manufacturers, and other entities but like the executive order would have offered no protection against claims for gross negligence or willful misconduct. In his November 30 veto statement, Governor Wolf explained that despite the Bill’s benefi
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