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CT HB05602
Bill
Status
1/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Gale Mastrofrancesco
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AI Summary
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Prohibits state elected officials from depriving any person or class of persons of equal protection, privileges, or immunities under Connecticut law, whether acting alone or in conspiracy with others
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Limits governmental immunity as a defense in civil actions against elected officials to cases where the official had an objectively good faith belief their conduct did not violate the law
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Applies to members of the General Assembly, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Comptroller, Treasurer, and Secretary of the State when sued as individuals
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Protections extend to rights guaranteed under Article First of the Connecticut Constitution
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Aligns accountability standards for elected officials with those currently applied to law enforcement personnel regarding constitutional rights violations
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning Civil Actions Resulting From Deprivation Of Equal Protection Of The Laws Of The State Committed By An Elected State Official.
Last Action
Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary
1/21/2025