Law-enforcement officer; civil action for deprivation of rights. (SB5065)
Introduced By
Sen. Joe Morrissey (D-Richmond) with support from co-patron Del. Kaye Kory (D-Falls Church)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Civil action for deprivation of rights by a law-enforcement officer. Creates a civil action for the deprivation of a person's rights by a law-enforcement officer. The bill provides that a plaintiff may be awarded compensatory damages, punitive damages, and equitable relief, as well as reasonable attorney fees and costs. Finally, the bill provides that sovereign immunity or any other immunities or limitations on liability or damages shall not apply to such actions and that qualified immunity is not a defense to liability for such deprivation of rights. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 08/17/2020 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 08/18/20 20200158D |
| 08/17/2020 | Referred to Committee on the Judiciary |
| 08/25/2020 | Impact statement from DPB (SB5065) |
| 08/26/2020 | Senate committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered |
| 08/26/2020 | Committee substitute printed to LIS only 20201016D-S1 |
| 08/26/2020 | Passed by indefinitely in Judiciary with letter (14-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |