Plain English Breakdown
The source confirms defeat but does not specify if immunity was previously granted only to agencies or other entities before this amendment attempt.
Amendment Expanding Immunity for Local Governments and Companies
This proposed change would add local governments and certain companies to the list of groups protected from legal liability under House Bill No. 154.
What This Bill Does
- Adds municipalities, towns, counties, other political subdivisions of this state, or duly organized companies to an immunity provision in House Substitute No. 1 for House Bill No. 154.
- Inserts the list of new groups after the word 'agency' on line 8 and again on line 13 of the bill text.
Who It Names or Affects
- Municipalities, towns, counties, other political subdivisions of this state, or duly organized companies.
- State agencies already covered by the original bill text alongside these new groups if passed.
Terms To Know
- Immunity
- Protection from being sued or held legally responsible for certain actions under this law.
- Political subdivision
- A local government unit created by a state, such as a county, city, town, or school district.
Limits and Unknowns
- The House of Representatives defeated this amendment on May 20, 2025.
- Because the vote was negative (15 yes to 20 no), these changes did not become part of the final bill text at that time.