Localities; responsible for damages caused by inadequate police response. (HB5026)
Introduced By
Del. Mark Cole (R-Fredericksburg) with support from co-patrons Del. Lee Ware (R-Powhatan), and Sen. Bryce Reeves (R-Spotsylvania)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Locality responsible for damages caused by inadequate police response. Provides that in any instance in which a locality intentionally or negligently fails to provide an adequate police response so as to prevent damage to the property of a property owner or business owner, the locality shall be responsible to the property owner or business owner for the resulting damages. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 08/17/2020 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 08/18/20 20200254D |
| 08/17/2020 | Committee |
| 08/17/2020 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
| 08/21/2020 | Impact statement from DHCD/CLG (HB5026) |
| 11/09/2020 | Left in Courts of Justice |