H0829: Civil Actions for Deprivation of Rights, Privileges, or Immunities

Legislative Summary

Provides cause of action for deprivation of certain rights, privileges, or immunities under State Constitution; prohibits injunctive relief; provides plaintiff is considered prevailing party under certain circumstances; provides for damages & reasonable attorney fees & costs, including expert witness fees & contingency fees; provides interest accrues on judgement beginning on certain date; provides waiver of sovereign immunity.