Bill116th CongressFiled Dec 31, 2020Law
H.R. 9060
To amend section 1979 of the Revised Statutes of the United States to clarify that States are persons for purposes of liability under that section, and for other purposes.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Dec 31, 2020)
This bill specifies that states, state agencies, and state officials acting in their official capacities are civilly liable for deprivations of rights.
What just happenedDec 31, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., III [D-MA-4](D-MA)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseDec 31, 2020
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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