To amend section 1979 of the Revised Statutes of the United States to clarify that States are persons for purposes of liability under that section, and for other purposes.
USA116th CongressHR-9060| House
| Updated: 12/31/2020
Joseph P. Kennedy
Democratic Representative
Massachusetts
Judiciary Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This bill specifies that states, state agencies, and state officials acting in their official capacities are civilly liable for deprivations of rights.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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To amend section 1979 of the Revised Statutes of the United States to clarify that States are persons for purposes of liability under that section, and for other purposes.
USA116th CongressHR-9060| House
| Updated: 12/31/2020
This bill specifies that states, state agencies, and state officials acting in their official capacities are civilly liable for deprivations of rights.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Joseph P. Kennedy
Democratic Representative
Massachusetts
Judiciary Committee
Law
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted