S. 3853, Vaccine Liability Deregulation. Quorum's AI analysis reads it as a net cost — and names who bears it.
S. 3853 · Net cost
What it does
This bill eliminates the liability shield that currently protects vaccine manufacturers and administrators from lawsuits over vaccine injuries.
The analysis names Plaintiff's personal injury law firms — and 2 more groups — among the beneficiaries.
The cost
Retroactive liability exposure: The bill's effective date ('beginning on the date of enactment') may expose manufacturers to claims for injuries that occurred years ago under the old liability shield, creating massive tail liability and potential bankruptcy risk for vaccine makers.
Transparency scores 35%. The analysis flags 1 rider and a critical warning level.
Who is behind it
Filed by Rand Paul. Cosponsored by Mike Lee.
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