HB 2605Failed

Establishes a legal cause of action allowing individuals who suffer injury, death, or property damage due to the negligent actions of federal agents during…

Official title: Amends TCA Title 28 and Title 29.

What this bill does

Establishes a legal cause of action for individuals injured by federal agents during immigration enforcement actions.

Allows individuals to sue federal agencies for compensatory damages
Sets a one-year statute of limitations for filing claims
Includes recovery of reasonable attorney's fees and costs
Allows lawsuits against federal agencies for injuries during immigration enforcement
Sets a one-year limit to file claims
Includes recovery of attorney's fees and costs

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s/c Civil Justice

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