Establishes provisions relating to civil actions brought against peace officers

HB 258 creates new legal liability for Missouri peace officers who violate individuals' constitutional rights under color of law. It removes statutory immunities and qualified immunity as defenses, requires courts to award attorney fees to winning plaintiffs, and mandates that law enforcement employers indemnify officers for judgments - except when an officer acted without a good-faith belief the conduct was lawful (in which case the officer covers up to 5% or $25,000). The bill directly affects peace officers, individuals alleging rights violations, and law enforcement employers. It also sets a two-year statute of limitations for such civil claims. (Based on HB 258, § 506.450, RSMo)