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Oklahoma Bill Limiting Healthcare Providers’ COVID-19 Liability Heads to Governor

The Oklahoma Senate has passed legislation previously approved by the state’s House of Representatives that would limit liability for healthcare providers and facilities responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Senate Bill 300, by Sen. Julie Daniels, R-Bartlesville, now goes to Gov. …

New Orleans OKs Demo of Buildings Near Collapsed Hotel

New Orleans has approved demolition of three buildings near the partially collapsed Hard Rock Hotel to make space for cranes that are needed to finish tearing down the hotel, city officials said. The structure partially fell in October, killing three …

Oklahoma House Passes Bill Shielding Healthcare Workers from COVID-19 Liability

The Oklahoma House of Representatives has passed legislation aimed at protecting healthcare providers from liability during the COVID-19 pandemic. The House Senate Bill 300, creating the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Limited Liability Act, authored by House Majority Whip Terry O’Donnell, …