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Missouri State Senate introduces new legislation regarding COVID-19 liability

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Published 9:22 PM

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.

One day after Governor Mike Parson called for a new bill regarding COVID-19 liability, the Missouri State Senate introduced their first bill regarding the proposed legislation.

The proposed legislation includes three main provisions regarding liability protection.

Liability protection for health care workers who provide care as necessitated by a declared state of emergency.

Products liability protection for any person who designs, manufactures, labels, sells, distributes, or donates products in direct response to a declared state of emergency.

Premises liability protection for exposure claims related to a declared state of emergency.

According to the bill summary, if the bill becomes law then all civil actions filed on or after the effective date of this act are covered during an emergency.

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