An Act relative to civil rights

This bill modifies Massachusetts civil rights laws to make it easier for individuals to sue law enforcement officers for interfering with their constitutional rights. It removes the requirement to prove that the officer used threats, intimidation, or coercion to establish a violation, lowering the burden of proof for plaintiffs. Additionally, the bill mandates that courts must issue written findings on whether the alleged conduct interfered with civil rights when deciding if an officer is immune from liability. These changes apply specifically to lawsuits filed against police officers acting under the color of law.