AN ACT CONCERNING QUALIFIED IMMUNITY FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.
HB 5440 would amend Chapter 925 of the general statutes to restore qualified immunity for law enforcement officers. This legal protection shields officers from civil lawsuits when they perform duties within the scope of their authority, unless they violate "clearly established" rights. The bill directly affects police officers and their potential liability in civil court cases. The stated purpose is to reduce ambiguity about proper officer conduct in the field by clarifying this legal standard.
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 17, 2025
Last action Jan 17, 2025
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