SB 559 - Burger, Jamie
Provides sovereign immunity for private contractors acting within the scope of a government contract
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
2066S.01I
Title
SB 559
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
N/A
Effective Date
August 28, 2025
Committee
Current Status
Voted Do Pass S General Laws Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 559 - This act provides that private contractors when acting within the scope of a government contract shall have the same sovereign or governmental tort immunity as a public entity.
This act is identical to a provision in SB 117 (2023), HB 101 (2023), SB 832 (2022), and HB 2598 (2022) and is similar to HCS/HB 1067 (2025).
KATIE O'BRIEN