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SB25-065

Indemnification of Peace Officers' Criminal Conduct

Concerning clarifying that a public entity does not have to satisfy any portion of a civil liability when the peace officer is convicted for conduct related to the civil claim.
Session:
2025 Regular Session
Subject:
Courts & Judicial
Bill Summary

The bill clarifies that a public entity is not required to pay any portion of the civil judgment or settlement if the peace officer's underlying conduct resulted in the peace officer's criminal conviction, unless the public entity played a causal role in the violation.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

Status

Introduced
Under Consideration

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Sponsors

Sponsor Type Legislators
Prime Sponsor

Sen. M. Baisley
Rep. C. Richardson

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The effective date for bills enacted without a safety clause is August 6, 2025, if the General Assembly adjourns sine die on May 7, 2025 (unless otherwise specified). Details