Prohibits qualified immunity for elected public officials and authorizes the attorney general to enforce this prohibition.
The bill amends the public officers law to prohibit qualified immunity for elected public officials who violate federal or state rights. It allows the attorney general to bring civil actions on behalf of injured parties, ensuring that statutory immunities and limitations on liability, damages, or attorney fees do not apply to such claims. The bill aims to hold public officials accountable for their actions under color of law.
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