SB1056 — Torts; stating liability of peace officers for injuries related to the deprivation of certain rights; prohibiting the assertion of qualified immunity as a defense to liability. Effective date.

SB1056 — Torts; stating liability of peace officers for injuries related to the deprivation of certain rights; prohibiting the assertion of qualified immunity as a defense to liability. Effective date. · Informed CitizenrySenate Bill 1056 aims to change how police officers can be held accountable in civil lawsuits when they are accused of violating someone's rights during an arrest or interaction. Currently, the leg…Open in Informed Citizenry