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.

United States116th CongressHR-9060House of Representatives
Updated: Dec 31, 2020

Summary

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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  1. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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  2. Introduced in House

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