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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

Failed

Introduced by Terrell McKinney, District 11

What does this bill do?

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Official description

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

Where it stands

Indefinitely postponed

April 17, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

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Bill history

  1. Date of introduction

  2. Kauth FA649 filed

  3. Referred to Judiciary Committee

  4. Notice of hearing for February 19, 2026

  5. Indefinitely postponed

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