HB 261: Deprivation of Rights by Public Officers and Employees
GENERAL BILL by Rayner ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Chambliss ; Eskamani ; Smith, C.
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.
Effective Date: 10/1/2021
Last Action: 4/30/2021 House - Died in Civil Justice & Property Rights Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
Last Action: 4/30/2021 House - Died in Civil Justice & Property Rights Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/14/2021 | House |
• Filed |
| 2/3/2021 | House |
• Referred to Civil Justice & Property Rights Subcommittee • Referred to Public Integrity & Elections Committee • Referred to Judiciary Committee • Now in Civil Justice & Property Rights Subcommittee |
| 3/2/2021 | House |
• 1st Reading (Original Filed Version) |
| 4/30/2021 | House |
• Died in Civil Justice & Property Rights Subcommittee |
