CT SB00204

Removes governmental immunity as a defense in civil actions for damages caused by negligent operation of motor vehicles owned by political subdivisions, while maintaining immunity for other negligent acts requiring exercise of official judgment or discretion.

Political subdivisions remain liable for negligent acts or omissions of employees within the scope of employment, negligence in functions generating special profit, and acts creating or participating in nuisances.

Political subdivisions are not liable for damages from criminal conduct, fraud, actual malice, wilful misconduct, natural land conditions, weather-related road conditions without notice, unpaved recreational paths, or acts of third parties.

Uncompensated board, commission, committee, or agency members of municipalities are not personally liable for damages resulting from policy or decision-making in good faith and within the scope of official duties, unless caused by reckless, wilful, or wanton misconduct.

The act is effective from passage and applies to all civil actions pending or filed on or after the effective date.