Law-enforcement officer, etc.; civil action for unlawful acts of force or failure to intervene. (SB1440)
Introduced By
Sen. Scott Surovell (D-Mount Vernon)
Progress
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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
Civil action for unlawful acts of force or failure to intervene by a law-enforcement officer or correctional officer. Creates a civil action for the use of unlawful acts of force, including deadly force, or failure to intervene as required by law, by a law-enforcement officer or correctional officer while performing his duties for a public entity or private police department. The bill also provides that a public entity or private police department employing such officer is liable for any injuries sustained by the injured party as a result of the officer's actions if they occurred in the ordinary course of the employer's business. Sovereign immunity would not apply to such claims. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/17/2021 | Presented and ordered printed 21102785D |
01/17/2021 | Referred to Committee on the Judiciary |
01/18/2021 | Presented and ordered printed 21102785D |
01/18/2021 | Introduced bill reprinted 21102785D |
01/18/2021 | Referred to Committee on the Judiciary |
02/01/2021 | Committee amendments |
02/01/2021 | Passed by indefinitely in Judiciary (9-Y 5-N) (see vote tally) |