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116th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 7266
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
June 18, 2020
Mr. Pocan (for himself and Mr. Takano) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
A BILL
To prohibit COVID-19 liability waiver enforceability for large indoor gatherings.
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Short title
This Act may be cited as the Refusal to Accept Losses or Liability In Every Situation Act or RALLIES Act.
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COVID-19 liability waivers unenforceable for large indoor gatherings
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In general
Title 9 of the United States Code is amended by adding at the end the following:
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Waiver of Liability During COVID-19 Pandemic
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401. COVID-19 liability waiver unenforceable for large indoor gatherings.
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COVID-19 liability waiver unenforceable for large indoor gatherings
Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, no agreement entered into waiving liability pertaining to contracting COVID-19 at an indoor gathering of more than 1,000 persons shall be valid or enforceable for an event occurring in a locality experiencing a 14-day increase in the number of COVID-19 cases.
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