HB 2445 West Virginia House of Delegates · 2025 Regular Session

To remove qualified immunity from officers serving no-knock warrants

HB 2445 removes qualified immunity for West Virginia law enforcement officers who use excessive force or act negligently during no-knock warrant executions. The bill requires courts to review officer actions if they cause injury, death, or psychological harm through reckless, negligent, or knowingly illegal conduct - such as using excessive force or failing to follow proper procedures. Courts must also examine whether the officer's agency provided adequate training for such situations, potentially making the agency liable for the officer's actions. This change means officers and their departments could face personal financial or legal consequences in lawsuits when misconduct occurs during no-knock warrants.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 17, 2025 Last action Feb 17, 2025
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Feb 17, 2025
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