COVID-19 liability protections

The governor made the comments after signing legislation into law shielding companies from lawsuits related to COVID-19, except in the event of “recklessness or willful misconduct.”

The House passed a wide-ranging bill with amendments including limits on local government closures and regulations on how school boards hear from angry parents.

The proposal, a priority of Gov. Mike Parson and the chamber of commerce, faces long odds with the end of the legislative session looming.