OH HB332

Eliminates qualified immunity defense in civil actions against peace officers employed by political subdivisions who deprive individuals of constitutional rights under color of law.

Allows peace officers and individuals who fail to intervene in another officer's rights-violating acts to be held liable for damages, injunctive relief, and other appropriate relief.

Requires political subdivisions to indemnify peace officers for judgments and settlements (excluding punitive damages), unless the officer lacked good faith belief their actions were lawful or did not act in good faith.

Awards prevailing plaintiffs recoverable compensatory and punitive damages plus reasonable attorney's fees and court costs; awards prevailing defendants attorney's fees and court costs only if plaintiff's action constituted frivolous conduct.

Establishes a two-year statute of limitations for civil actions under this section and exempts these actions from Ohio's political subdivision tort immunity chapter (Chapter 2744).