Provides sovereign immunity for private contractors acting within the scope of a government contract
SB 559 grants private contractors sovereign immunity, which is protection from lawsuits. This immunity applies specifically when these contractors are acting within the scope of a contract with a government entity. Essentially, if a private company is performing services on behalf of the government as part of an official agreement, they would be shielded from certain legal actions, similar to how the government itself is protected.
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Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 15, 2025
Last action Apr 24, 2025
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Apr 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
Voted Do Pass S General Laws Committee
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Apr 8, 2025
Upper · Passed
Hearing Conducted S General Laws Committee
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Jamie Burger
RRepublican
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