Bill
SB 2475
Overview: SB 2475 - Civil immunity for police protection; provide an exception where violations of state constitutional rights are alleged.Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to crea
Overview: SB 2475 - Civil immunity for police protection; provide an exception where violations of state constitutional rights are alleged.
Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to create an exception to civil immunity for police officers in cases where violations of state constitutional rights are alleged.
Key Provisions:
- Removes civil immunity for police officers in situations where a plaintiff alleges a violation of their rights under the state constitution
- Allows individuals to bring civil lawsuits against police officers for such alleged constitutional violations
- Does not affect existing federal civil rights protections or the ability to sue for violations of federal constitutional rights
Affected Parties and Impacts: The bill would primarily impact law enforcement officers, who would face a higher risk of civil liability for their actions, as well as individuals who believe their state constitutional rights have been violated by police.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has died in committee and did not advance further in the legislative process.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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