Creating private cause of action for deprivation of right granted by state constitution or by state law

SB 757 creates a new legal pathway allowing West Virginia residents to sue individuals or entities that violate their rights under state law or the West Virginia Constitution. It directly affects citizens whose constitutional or statutory rights - such as due process or equal protection - are infringed by state actors (e.g., officials or agencies acting under state authority). The bill enables plaintiffs to seek compensatory, nominal, or punitive damages, plus attorney fees and court costs if they win their case. This provision applies broadly to deprivations caused by state statutes, rules, or local ordinances, though it explicitly excludes judicial officers from injunctive relief claims unless prior declaratory relief was denied.