Maryland SB346 allows civil actions for deprivation of constitutional rights under color of law.

Maryland SB346 adds a new subtitle to the Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article, allowing aggrieved parties to bring actions against individuals who deprive them of constitutional rights under color of law. The bill specifies that actions must be filed within two years of the cause of action accruing. It allows courts to award reasonable fees and costs, including attorney's fees and expert witness fees, to prevailing plaintiffs. Judicial officers are granted immunity to the same extent as under U.S.C. § 1983.

Maryland SB346 allows civil actions for deprivation of constitutional rights under color of law.

Maryland SB346 adds a new subtitle to the Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article, allowing aggrieved parties to bring actions against individuals who deprive them of constitutional rights under color of law. The bill specifies that actions must be filed within two years of the cause of action accruing. It allows courts to award reasonable fees and costs, including attorney's fees and expert witness fees, to prevailing plaintiffs. Judicial officers are granted immunity to the same extent as under U.S.C. § 1983.