LB993 — Provide a cause of action for deprivation of constitutional rights by a law enforcement officer, eliminate the defense of qualified immunity as prescribed, and change provisions of the Political Subdivisions Tort Claims Act and State Tort Claims Act

LB993 — Provide a cause of action for deprivation of constitutional rights by a law enforcement officer, eliminate the defense of qualified immunity as prescribed, and change provisions of the Political Subdivisions Tort Claims Act and State Tort Claims Act · Informed CitizenryLB993 creates a new state-based civil cause of action for individuals who have had their constitutional rights violated by law enforcement officers acting under color of law. The bill explicitly el…Open in Informed Citizenry