SB 1208: Sovereign Immunity of County Constitutional Officers in Tort Actions
GENERAL BILL by Rodriguez
Sovereign Immunity of County Constitutional Officers in Tort Actions; Expanding the definition of the term “state agencies or subdivisions” to include county constitutional officers for purposes of provisions relating to the waiver of sovereign immunity in tort actions, etc.
Effective Date: 7/1/2026
Last Action: 1/12/2026 Senate - Referred to Judiciary; Community Affairs; Rules
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Last Action: 1/12/2026 Senate - Referred to Judiciary; Community Affairs; Rules
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Senate Committee References:
- Judiciary (JU)
- Community Affairs (CA)
- Rules (RC)
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Bill History
Date Chamber Action 1/6/2026 Senate • Filed
1/12/2026 Senate • Referred to Judiciary; Community Affairs; Rules
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SB 1208, Original Filed Version (Current Bill Version) Posted 1/6/2026 at 12:58 PM
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF Analyses: None Citations - Statutes (1)
Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help 768.28 Waiver of sovereign immunity in tort actions; recovery limits; civil liability for damages caused during a riot; limitation on attorney fees; statute of limitations; exclusions; indemnification; risk management programs. Page 1 (pdf)