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CT HB06177
Bill
Status
1/22/2025
Primary Sponsor
Steve Weir
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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, including protections guaranteed under Article First of the state Constitution
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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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Limits governmental immunity as a defense to civil damage claims only when the official had an objectively good faith belief their conduct did not violate the law
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Covers officials acting alone or in conspiracy with others
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Aims to hold state elected officials to the same accountability standard currently applied to police officers regarding constitutional rights violations
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning The Use Of Governmental Immunity As A Defense In Civil Actions Resulting From Deprivation Of Equal Protection Of The Laws Of The State Committed By A State Elected Official.
Last Action
Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary
1/22/2025