2021-2022 Regular Session • Georgia Legislature
HB592: Torts; gross negligence standard in actions involving COVID-19 liability claims against healthcare facilities, healthcare providers, entities, and individuals; clarify
Legislative Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 16 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to COVID-19 pandemic business safety, so as to clarify the gross negligence standard in actions involving COVID-19 liability claims against healthcare facilities, healthcare providers, entities, and individuals; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Bill History
2/22/2021
House Hopper
House of Representatives
2/23/2021
House First Readers
House of Representatives
2/24/2021
House Second Readers
House of Representatives
1/24/2022
House Withdrawn, Recommitted
House of Representatives
Status Information
Current Status
Introduced(2/22/2021)
Chamber
House of Representatives
Sine DiePrior Session
Sponsors
Democrat: 6
Primary Sponsor

Matthew Wilson
Democrat