Governor signs qualified immunity bill for COVID-19 related lawsuits
On September 14, 2020, Governor DeWine signed House Bill 606, a measure that provides widespread qualified immunity to Ohio’s healthcare providers and others, including Ohio businesses, for liability related to COVID-19. The new law will become effective on December 13, 2020. H.B. 606 recognizes the difficult decisions health care providers face as they care for patients during the pandemic, and accounts for the impact of the government’s orders on non-emergency medical procedures. It also recognizes the importance of reopening Ohio’s businesses and the business community’s concerns. For a summary of H.B. 606, read the full article.
