S0828Introduced in the Senate
Sovereign Immunity for Public Transit Contractors
Introduced by Transportation
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Providing that contractors providing public transit services and their employees or agents are deemed agents of the state for purposes of sovereign immunity, etc.
Where it stands
Died in Judiciary
March 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Transportation · February 10, 2026
6
Yes
2
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
9 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Tracie Davis | 5 | Absent |
| Tommy Wright | 8 | Yes |
| Stan McClain | 9 | Yes |
| Ralph Massullo | 11 | Yes |
| Keith Truenow | 13 | Yes |
| Kristen Arrington | 25 | No |
| Jonathan Martin | 33 | Yes |
| Shevrin Jones | 34 | No |
| Bryan Avila | 39 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed
Referred to Transportation; Judiciary; Rules
Introduced
On Committee agenda-- Transportation, 02/10/26, 12:00 pm, 37 Senate Building
CS by Transportation; YEAS 6 NAYS 2
Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)
CS by Transportation read 1st time
Now in Judiciary
Died in Judiciary
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