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MO SB567
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/26/2015
Primary Sponsor
Maria Chappelle-Nadal
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AI Summary
- Creates Section 537.570 establishing civil liability for any person acting under color of state or local law who deprives others of rights secured by the Missouri Constitution and state laws
- Covers actions taken under any statute, ordinance, regulation, custom, or usage of Missouri or its political subdivisions
- Prohibits interference through threats, intimidation, or coercion with rights secured by Section 9 (free communication of thoughts and opinions) or Section 15 (right to peaceably assemble and petition) of Article I of the Missouri Constitution
- Injured parties may seek redress through actions at law, suits in equity, or other proper proceedings
- Authorizes the Missouri Attorney General to bring civil actions on behalf of injured parties
Legislative Description
Provides that a person shall be liable for depriving another of a Missouri Constitutional right while acting under the color of law
Last Action
S Informal Calendar S Bills for Perfection--SB 567-Chappelle-Nadal, et al
5/15/2015
Committee Referrals
Judiciary And Civil And Criminal Jurisprudence3/18/2015
Full Bill Text
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