Saturday, October 2, 2021

Steven Roberts of St. Louis: Debating COVID Liability Legislation

Missouri State Senator Steven Roberts of St. Louis recently debated the merits of COVID liability legislation, a bill that would have shielded religious organizations from COVID-related lawsuits during the pandemic. Introduced in early February 2021, the bill would not only have granted a level of immunity to churches, but also healthcare providers and businesses. Roberts engaged in extensive negotiations over portions of the bill, which initially passed out of committee.