HB430 – CLibertyC

Maryland Bill to Establish State Process to End Qualified Immunity Receives Committee Hearing

Post author:Tenth Amendment Center
Post published:February 27, 2023
Post category:Maryland Network Archives Sovereignty Tenth Amendment Center

In effect, the passage of HB430 would create an alternative path to address violations of rights in state court with no qualified immunity hurdle to clear.

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Maryland Bill Would Establish State Process to End Qualified Immunity

Post author:Tenth Amendment Center
Post published:February 2, 2023
Post category:Maryland Network Archives Sovereignty Tenth Amendment Center

The legislation would create a cause of action in state courts to sue a police officer who "subjects or causes to be subjected any individual to the deprivation of any rights, privileges, or immunities secured by the Maryland constitution or the U.S. Constitution.

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