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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 19, 2021 | |||||
Indiana Manufacturers Association Applauds Quick Action on COVID Liability Protections | |||||
| INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - Late yesterday, February 18th, Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb signed Senate Bill 1 into law, which will provide immunity to Hoosier manufacturers and many other businesses and entities who have had to grapple with the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is essential to give employers the confidence to reopen and invest in their businesses. The Indiana Manufacturers Association (IMA) would like to specifically recognize and thank Governor Eric Holcomb, President Pro Tempore Rod Bray (R-Martinsville), Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers), Senator Mark Messmer (R-Jasper) and Representative Jerry Torr (R-Carmel) for their efforts to move this important legislation. According to IMA President and CEO Brian Burton, “COVID liability protections have been a priority of the IMA this session, and it sends an important message to Indiana businesses that Senate Bill 1 is one of the first signed by Governor Holcomb. Whether you are a business working to keep employees safe or a manufacturer that shifted production to meet the demands for personal protective equipment, cleaning supplies, medicines or other critical products, this bill gives assurance that you won’t also have to spend resources fending off lawsuits.” The bill goes into effect immediately and is retroactive to March 1, 2020. The law is currently set to expire December 31, 2024. | |||||
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| About the Indiana Manufacturers Association Formed in 1901, the Indiana Manufacturers Association is the second oldest manufacturers association in the country and the only trade association in Indiana that exclusively focuses on manufacturing. Manufacturing is the driving force of Indiana’s economy, employing more people and contributing more to Indiana’s gross domestic product than any other industry. The Indiana Manufacturers Association, representing more than 1,100 companies, is dedicated to advocating for a business climate that creates, protects, and promotes quality manufacturing jobs in Indiana. The staff of the Indiana Manufacturers Association are recognized experts in areas including tax, environment, labor relations, human resources, energy, workforce development, and health care. For more information, visit www.indianamfg.com. |
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Indiana Manufacturers Association 101 West Washington St., Suite 1050 East Indianapolis, IN 46204 Phone: 317-632-2474 ● Website: www.indianamfg.com |
