SB747, known as the No Kings Act, allows citizens to sue for violations of U.S. constitutional rights under California law.
SB747, the No Kings Act, adds a section to the California Civil Code allowing citizens to sue for deprivation of federal constitutional rights under state law. It ensures that any civil suits authorized by this act are based solely on constitutional violations, not other substantive laws. The act provides for nominal and compensatory damages, with a two-year statute of limitations. It also maintains the same absolute or qualified immunity defenses as those available under federal law. The act is retroactive to March 1, 2025, and is deemed an urgency statute for immediate effect.
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