AN ACT RESTORING QUALIFIED IMMUNITY TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.
HB 6662 amends Chapter 925 of the general statutes to restore qualified immunity for law enforcement officers. This change directly affects police officers and other law enforcement personnel by shielding them from civil lawsuits for actions taken while performing their duties, unless they violated "clearly established" constitutional rights. The bill aims to reduce legal ambiguity and provide clearer guidance for officers during field operations. It does not create new obligations or alter existing duties for law enforcement.
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 24, 2025
Last action Jan 24, 2025
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