Staff Analysis of the Legislation
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SB 359, or the "Georgia
COVID-19 Pandemic Business Safety Act” states that no healthcare facility or
provider nor any entity or individual can be held liable for damages related to
COVID-19 unless gross
negligence, willful and wanton misconduct, reckless infliction of harm, or
intentional infliction of harm can be proven. The bill further provides
language that, if posted at the entry of a location or upon a receipt or proof
of purchase for entry such as a ticket or wristband, creates rebuttable
presumption that individuals entering the location are assuming the risk of
exposure. The bill provides guidance to how the language should be presented. This
act shall apply to causes of action accruing until July 14, 2021, and not to
any accruing after this time. |