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House approves immunity protection for officers in certain on-duty incidents after heated debate
Summary
The House passed Senate Bill 2 80, expanding instances in which on-duty law enforcement officers are immune from civil liability tied to property damage or injury where the injured person was convicted of resisting arrest; opponents said the bill would curtail civil remedies and limit accountability.
The Tennessee House on Thursday passed Senate Bill 2 80, a measure that provides civil immunity to law enforcement officers for property damage or personal injury that occurs during official duties when the person harmed was later convicted of resisting arrest, according to the bill text explained on the floor.
Sponsor Representative William Russell said the measure is intended to protect officers from "frivolous lawsuits" and to reaffirm support for law enforcement. "This will send…
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