(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Kevin Brinegar comments on Senate Bill 1 (Civil Immunity Related to COVID-19) being concurred on today and now heading to Gov. Eric Holcomb for his signature:
“We are very appreciative that the Legislature acted so quickly to provide businesses and other institutions with civil liability protection related to COVID-19 lawsuits. More and more of these cases are being filed across the country despite the fact that a person could be exposed to the virus virtually anywhere out in public.
“Hoosier businesses that follow accepted COVID-19 safety guidelines should not be subject to litigation that could devastate their companies – many of which are already struggling financially. That’s why this bill is so important and comes as a great relief to businesses – particularly smaller businesses – across the state. And it’s the reason this was our top legislative priority this session.”
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The Indiana Chamber partners with 25,000 members and investors – representing over four million Hoosiers – to achieve the mission of “cultivating a world-class environment which provides economic opportunity and prosperity.”
