Senator MATTHEWS proposed the following amendment (147MBM2):

Amend the joint resolution, as and if amended, by striking SECTION 5 and inserting the following:

/ SECTION5. (A) Nothing in this joint resolution shall be construed to limit in any way any defense or right that exists under law, and the liability protection provided by this joint resolution is in addition to and cumulative of other defenses and rights that exist under law.

(B) Nothing in this joint resolution shall be construed to limit in any way any claim a claimant may have under the law against a covered entity or covered individual for liability as a result of acts or omissions that cause injuries, death, or damages other than from the coronavirus. /