2022 House Bill 5970

Restrict certain local government lawsuits against pharmaceutical makers

Introduced in the House

March 24, 2022

Introduced by Rep. Christine Morse (D-61)

To prohibit local governments from filing lawsuits related to claims defined in a legal settlement against certain drug producers called the Janssen settlement. See House Bills 5968 and 5969.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

April 12, 2022

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

April 28, 2022

Passed in the House 95 to 4 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 3, 2022

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy and Human Services