Bill Summary

HB 261 Deprivation of Rights by Public Officers and Employees (2021 Session)
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Sponsors
by Rayner Co Sponsors: Chambliss, Eskamani, Smith (C)
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Summary
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: October 1, 2021
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committees of reference
» H Civil Justice & Property Rights Subcommittee
   H Public Integrity & Elections Committee
   H Judiciary Committee
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Actions
01/14/21
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Filed
02/03/21
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Referred to Civil Justice & Property Rights Subcommittee; Public Integrity & Elections Committee; Judiciary Committee
02/03/21
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Now in Civil Justice & Property Rights Subcommittee
04/30/21
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Died in Civil Justice & Property Rights Subcommittee
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bill text & filed amendments
0261
Filed on 01/14/21
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No amendments to this bill text filed.
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Statute Citations
111.07
111.071
760.52
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