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Officer Protection: New Rules for Legal Liability

This new law changes the rules for legal liability of government officials, including police officers. It aims to provide them with greater protection from lawsuits if they act in good faith and within the law. Citizens might find it more challenging to hold officers accountable for certain actions unless their conduct was clearly unlawful.
Key points
Officers will not be liable if the law was not clearly established at the time of the incident, or if a court previously ruled similar conduct lawful.
Law enforcement agencies and local government units employing officers will also not be liable if the officer is found not liable and acted within their scope of employment.
The changes aim to protect officers from unwarranted lawsuits, which may influence how law enforcement operates.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_122
Sponsor: Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN]
Process start date: 2025-01-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Qualified Immunity Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_122.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-01-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Officers will not be liable if the law was not clearly established at the time of the incident, or if a court previously ruled similar conduct lawful.
  • Law enforcement agencies and local government units employing officers will also not be liable if the officer is found not liable and acted within their scope of employment.
  • The changes aim to protect officers from unwarranted lawsuits, which may influence how law enforcement operates.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Banks, Jim [R-IN].

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 2025-12-23.

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