coronavirus liability

The case is similar to lawsuits filed against colleges and universities in other parts of Florida and across the country.

Lawmakers last year passed a measure to help shield hospitals, nursing homes and other providers from lawsuits related to the coronavirus. The measure was set to expire March 29.

The House and Senate moved quickly to pass the measure to extend COVID legal protections for hospitals, nursing homes and other providers. DeSantis will have until Feb. 24 to act on the bill.

The bill, which would extend protection for hospitals, nursing homes and other providers through June 1, 2023, now heads to Gov. Ron DeSantis for signing.

The House Judiciary Committee voted 15-5 to approve the proposal, which would provide legal protections through June 1, 2023. An identical version of the bill has already been passed by the Senate.

The state Senate Judiciary Committee backed a proposal that would help shield Florida health providers from lawsuits until June 1, 2023.

The bill signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis means colleges and universities are protected from class-action lawsuits from those seeking to recoup money for students after the shift to all-virtual instruction.

Under the proposal, public and private colleges and universities would be shielded from lawsuits stemming from campuses being shut down during the pandemic and students being forced to learn online.

The governor says COVID-19 'passports' would create “huge” privacy issues. He made his comments after reports that the Biden administration was considering them.

If enacted, businesses, governments and health care providers will be protected from COVID-19 lawsuits if they make a good effort to follow guidelines to prevent the spread of the disease.