Missouri HB1955 establishes provisions for civil actions against peace officers for constitutional rights violations.
Missouri HB1955 amends state law to allow individuals to sue peace officers for constitutional rights violations under color of law. The bill specifies that statutory immunities and limitations on liability do not apply to such claims. It mandates that peace officers' employers indemnify officers for incurred liabilities unless the officer was convicted of a related criminal violation. The bill also sets a two-year statute of limitations for filing such claims and requires courts to award reasonable attorney's fees and costs to prevailing plaintiffs.
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