Deprivation of Rights by Public Officers and Employees
Summary
Deprivation of Rights by Public Officers and Employees; Provides for civil action against an officer, employee, or agent acting under color of law of state or political subdivisions for deprivation of rights secured under United States & State Constitutions; provides certain claims may not be used as defense against liability; provides an affirmative defense; specifies circumstances under which an officer, employee, or agent is immune.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 2, 2021
Last action Apr 30, 2021
Floor votes
How they voted
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
1
Committee
4
Feb 3, 2021
Lower · Passed
Now in Civil Justice & Property Rights Subcommittee
lower
Feb 3, 2021
Committee
Referred to Judiciary Committee
lower
Feb 3, 2021
Committee
Referred to Public Integrity & Elections Committee
lower
Feb 3, 2021
Committee
Referred to Civil Justice & Property Rights Subcommittee
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Michele K. Rayner
DDemocratic
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