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Strengthening Civil Rights: Compensation for Emotional Harm in Discrimination Cases.

This law strengthens citizens' ability to fight discrimination based on race, sex, age, or disability. The key change ensures that individuals who successfully sue for discrimination can explicitly seek and receive full financial compensation for emotional harm (pain and suffering), not just economic losses. This applies to lawsuits against public and private entities, including states, that violate federal anti-discrimination laws.
Key points
Individuals experiencing discrimination (e.g., in education, healthcare) can now explicitly recover damages for psychological and emotional distress.
The change applies to major laws protecting against discrimination based on race, sex, age, national origin, and disability.
Increases the financial accountability of public and private institutions for civil rights violations.
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Print number: 118_S_5354
Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Process start date: 2024-11-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Clarifying Civil Rights Remedies Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_5354.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-11-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Individuals experiencing discrimination (e.g., in education, healthcare) can now explicitly recover damages for psychological and emotional distress.
  • The change applies to major laws protecting against discrimination based on race, sex, age, national origin, and disability.
  • Increases the financial accountability of public and private institutions for civil rights violations.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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