AN ACT RESTORING QUALIFIED IMMUNITY FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.
HB 5640 would amend Chapter 925 of state statutes to restore qualified immunity for law enforcement officers. This legal protection shields officers from civil lawsuits unless they violate "clearly established" rights, which the bill aims to clarify. The measure directly affects police officers by reinstating this standard, reducing ambiguity about when they could face legal liability. The bill's stated purpose is to provide clearer guidance for officers during field operations.
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 21, 2025
Last action Jan 21, 2025
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