Protecting Businesses From Frivolous COVID Lawsuits Act of 2025

# Summary: Protecting Businesses From Frivolous COVID Lawsuits Act of 2025 **What the bill would do:** This bill would change how federal courts handle COVID-19 negligence lawsuits by requiring judges to give juries a specific instruction: they cannot find a business negligent *simply because* that business remained open to the public during the pandemic. In other words, the act of operating a business during COVID-19 alone would not be sufficient grounds for a negligence verdict. Plaintiffs would need to prove additional failures—such as ignoring safety guidelines or acting recklessly—to win their case. **Who it affects:** This bill primarily protects businesses from liability in COVID-related lawsuits in federal court.

It could affect customers, employees, or others who contracted COVID-19 and wanted to sue businesses for negligence, as their cases would face a higher legal bar. The bill would apply broadly to all types of businesses that remained operational during the pandemic. **Current status:** The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress by Republican Representative Andy Biggs of Arizona. As of now, it remains in committee and has not been voted on by the full House of Representatives.