SB 828: Sovereign Immunity for Public Transit Contractors
GENERAL BILL by Leek
Sovereign Immunity for Public Transit Contractors; Providing that contractors operating public transit services and their employees, agents, or subcontractors are deemed agents of the state, agency, or subdivision for which they provide public transit services for purposes of sovereign immunity, etc.
Effective Date: 7/1/2026
Last Action: 2/5/2026 Senate - On Committee agenda-- Transportation, 02/10/26, 12:00 pm, 37 Senate Building
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Last Action: 2/5/2026 Senate - On Committee agenda-- Transportation, 02/10/26, 12:00 pm, 37 Senate Building
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Senate Committee References:
- Transportation (TR)
- Judiciary (JU)
- Rules (RC)
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 12/9/2025 | Senate |
• Filed |
| 12/16/2025 | Senate |
• Referred to Transportation; Judiciary; Rules |
| 1/13/2026 | Senate |
• Introduced |
| 2/5/2026 | Senate |
• On Committee agenda-- Transportation, 02/10/26, 12:00 pm, 37 Senate Building |