AN ACT RESTORING QUALIFIED IMMUNITY TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.
HB 5301 restores qualified immunity for law enforcement officers, meaning officers would no longer face civil lawsuits for actions taken while performing their duties unless they violated "clearly established" rights. The bill amends Chapter 925 of state law to reinstate this legal protection, directly affecting police officers and other sworn law enforcement personnel. Its stated purpose is to reduce legal ambiguity and provide clearer guidance for officers during field operations. The legislation does not create new rules but reestablishes a pre-existing standard for holding officers accountable.
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 15, 2025
Last action Jan 15, 2025
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REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Public Safety and Security
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Arnie Jensen
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