Maryland HB332 establishes legal recourse for individuals deprived of constitutional rights by those acting under color of law.

Maryland HB332 amends the Annotated Code to create a new subtitle titled "Action for Deprivation of Constitutional Rights." This subtitle allows aggrieved parties to seek damages, declaratory, and injunctive relief against individuals who, under color of law, deprive them of rights, privileges, or immunities secured by the U.S. Constitution. The bill specifies that a defendant may assert defenses of absolute or qualified immunity, and it limits the availability of injunctive relief against judicial officers.

Maryland HB332 establishes legal recourse for individuals deprived of constitutional rights by those acting under color of law.

Maryland HB332 amends the Annotated Code to create a new subtitle titled "Action for Deprivation of Constitutional Rights." This subtitle allows aggrieved parties to seek damages, declaratory, and injunctive relief against individuals who, under color of law, deprive them of rights, privileges, or immunities secured by the U.S. Constitution. The bill specifies that a defendant may assert defenses of absolute or qualified immunity, and it limits the availability of injunctive relief against judicial officers.