Gov. Kelly Faces Lawsuit Bill

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly has a bill in front of her driven by the state’s chamber of commerce that would restrict lawsuits against businesses due to COVID-19 concerns.

A bill was passed by the Kansas Legislature on Friday, and the chamber sees it as a vital way to reopen the economy after the outbreak of the pandemic.

“While far from perfect from her view and ours, enacting HB 2054 is vital to multiple interests across the state and will give all Kansans confidence our state is on the path of both health and economic recovery,” says Chamber President and CEO Alan Cobb. “This legislation does not put Kansans at risk. Rather, it strengthens our state’s ability to respond to the current health crisis and the economic emergency brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. It creates a partnership among our elected leaders, even when the Kansas Legislature is not in session. It provides certainty for Kansans and for the state’s business community during these uncertain times.”

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