SB486

Creating a civil cause of action for violations of the constitution or laws of the United States by any person acting under the color of law.

Introduced·2/4/26
Introduced Text

Kansas SB486 creates a civil cause of action for violations of U.S. or Kansas constitutions or laws by individuals acting under the color of law.

Kansas SB486 establishes a legal pathway for individuals to seek redress if their constitutional or legal rights are violated by someone acting under the color of law. This includes deprivation of rights, privileges, or immunities secured by the U.S. or Kansas constitutions or laws. The bill allows for damages, injunctive relief, and punitive damages if the violation was motivated by the victim's race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, or disability.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 5

Senate

Senate Referred to Committee on Judiciary

Feb 4

Senate

Senate Introduced