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MS SB2138

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/11/2018

Primary Sponsor

Briggs Hopson

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 9-19-29 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to extend immunity from civil suit to members of committees created under the Mississippi Code of Judicial Conduct
  • Expands existing immunity protections that previously covered the Commission on Judicial Performance and its staff to now include special campaign committee members
  • Provides immunity for conduct arising out of the performance of official duties for all covered individuals and entities
  • Maintains existing absolute privilege for complaints filed under the chapter
  • Takes effect upon passage

Legislative Description

Code of Judicial Conduct; immunity for members of a special campaign committee.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

4/11/2018

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A2/19/2018
Judiciary, Division A1/9/2018

Full Bill Text

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