HB 261 (2021) -  Deprivation of Rights by Public Officers and Employees

General Bill by Rayner (CO-SPONSORS) 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: October 1, 2021
Last Event: Died in Civil Justice & Property Rights Subcommittee on Friday, April 30, 2021 2:40 PM

Referred Committees and Committee Actions

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Related Bills

Bill # Subject Relationship
Bill #: SB 670 Subject: Deprivation of Constitutional Rights Relationship: Identical
Bill #: HB 1451 Subject: Community Safety and Criminal Justice Relationship: Compare
Bill #: SB 1982 Subject: Unlawful Acts of Officers, Employees, or Agents of the State Relationship: Compare

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Vote History

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Bill History

Event Time Member Committee Ver.
Event: H Died in Civil Justice & Property Rights Subcommittee Time: 04/30/2021 - 2:40 PM Member: Committee: Civil Justice & Property Rights Subcommittee Version: __
Event: H 1st Reading Time: 03/02/2021 - 9:21 PM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: H Now in Civil Justice & Property Rights Subcommittee Time: 02/03/2021 - 1:42 PM Member: Committee: Civil Justice & Property Rights Subcommittee Version: __
Event: H Referred to Judiciary Committee Time: 02/03/2021 - 1:42 PM Member: Committee: Judiciary Committee Version: __
Event: H Referred to Public Integrity & Elections Committee Time: 02/03/2021 - 1:42 PM Member: Committee: Public Integrity & Elections Committee Version: __
Event: H Referred to Civil Justice & Property Rights Subcommittee Time: 02/03/2021 - 1:42 PM Member: Committee: Civil Justice & Property Rights Subcommittee Version: __
Event: H Filed Time: 01/14/2021 - 12:14 PM Member: Rayner Committee: Version: __

Statutes Referenced by this Bill

Statute Other Bill Citations
111.07 SB 670, HB 1451, SB 1982
111.071 SB 670, HB 1451, SB 1982
760.52 SB 670, HB 1451, SB 1982