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Senate passes immunity amendments after floor debate about civil-rights exposure
Summary
Senate Bill 207 passed the Senate after floor debate over whether it would broaden or narrow liability for state employees under federal civil-rights law; the sponsor and legislative research staff said the bill indemnifies employees except for gross negligence, while critics warned it could open exposure to punitive damages in some cases.
Senate Bill 207, which amends the Governmental Immunity Act, passed the Utah Senate after questions about its scope and interaction with federal civil-rights law.
Sponsor remarks explained the bill is intended to close a perceived gap so that state employees are indemnified by the state for acts performed within scope of duty except where behavior is malicious or fraudulent. Supporters said…
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