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AR SB494

Bill

Status

Passed

4/13/2021

Primary Sponsor

Kim Hammer

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Origin

Senate

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 21-9-301 to expand qualified immunity protections to include law enforcement agencies and certified law enforcement officers employed by public or private institutions of higher education
  • Declares it public policy that counties, municipal corporations, school districts, public charter schools, special improvement districts, and all other political subdivisions of the state shall be immune from liability and suit for damages except to the extent covered by liability insurance
  • Prohibits tort actions against political subdivisions based on the acts of their agents and employees
  • Approved April 12, 2021

Legislative Description

Concerning Qualified Immunity; And To Amend § 21-9-301.

Last Action

Notification that SB494 is now Act 627

4/13/2021

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/18/2021
Judiciary3/8/2021

Full Bill Text

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