Waives state's sovereign immunity to liability under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and certain other federal acts
Summary
Waives the state's sovereign immunity to liability for violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Family and Medical Leave Act; also waives the immunity of all instrumentalities and political subdivisions of the state.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2019
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 16, 2019
Last action Jan 8, 2020
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Full legislative history
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Total actions
2
Key actions
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Committee
2
Jan 8, 2020
Senate · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CODES
Apr 16, 2019
Senate · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CODES
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
James Sanders
DDemocratic
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