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WA HB1202

WA HB1202
Addressing meaningful civil remedies for persons injured as a result of police misconduct, including by allowing for an award of attorney fees in addition to damages and injunctive and declaratory relief.

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Introduced
01/14/2021
In Committee
01/10/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/10/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to addressing meaningful civil remedies for persons injured as a result of police misconduct, including by allowing for an award of attorney fees in addition to damages and injunctive and declaratory relief; adding a new chapter to Title 7 RCW; and creating a new section.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a new chapter in Washington state law that provides a civil cause of action for persons injured by the unlawful actions of peace officers, including state and local law enforcement. The bill allows victims to seek compensation for their injuries, as well as an award of costs and attorney's fees. It also permits the state attorney general to bring actions against employers and peace officers engaging in a pattern or practice of unlawful conduct. The bill aims to promote accountability for unlawful policing and rebuild trust between communities and law enforcement by preventing the use of the federal doctrine of qualified immunity as a defense. The bill applies only to causes of action arising after its effective date and is contingent on specific funding being provided in the state's omnibus appropriations act.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (23)

Last Action

Public hearing in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 10:00 AM. (on 01/11/2022)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1202&Year=2021&Initiative=false
House Bill Analysis 2022 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1202%20HBA%20CRJ%2022.pdf
House Floor Amendment https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Amendments/House/1202-S2%20AMH%20THAI%20ADAM%20460.pdf
House Floor Amendment https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Amendments/House/1202-S2%20AMH%20GRAH%20ADAM%20472.pdf
House Floor Amendment https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Amendments/House/1202-S2%20AMH%20GILY%20ADAM%20475.pdf
House Floor Amendment https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Amendments/House/1202-S2%20AMH%20GILY%20ADAM%20469.pdf
House Floor Amendment https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Amendments/House/1202-S2%20AMH%20DUFA%20ADAM%20483.pdf
House Floor Amendment https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Amendments/House/1202-S2%20AMH%20DENT%20ADAM%20470.pdf
House Floor Amendment https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Amendments/House/1202-S2%20AMH%20DUER%20ADAM%20482.pdf
House Floor Amendment https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Amendments/House/1202-S2%20AMH%20WALJ%20ADAM%20476.pdf
House Floor Amendment https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Amendments/House/1202-S2%20AMH%20KLIP%20ADAM%20474.pdf
House Floor Amendment https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Amendments/House/1202-S2%20AMH%20WALJ%20ADAM%20478.pdf
House Floor Amendment https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Amendments/House/1202-S2%20AMH%20THAI%20ADAM%20461.pdf
House Floor Amendment https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Amendments/House/1202-S2%20AMH%20ABBA%20ADAM%20477.pdf
House Floor Amendment https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Amendments/House/1202-S2%20AMH%20ROBE%20ADAM%20473.pdf
House Floor Amendment https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Amendments/House/1202-S2%20AMH%20KLIP%20ADAM%20468.pdf
House Floor Amendment https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Amendments/House/1202-S2%20AMH%20JACO%20ADAM%20471.pdf
House Floor Amendment https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Amendments/House/1202-S2%20AMH%20ABBA%20ADAM%20479.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/1202.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/1202-S2.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/1202-S.pdf
House Bill Analysis 2021 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1202%20HBA%20CRJ%2021.pdf
House Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1202%20HBR%20CRJ%2021.pdf
House Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1202%20HBR%20APP%2021.pdf
House Floor Amendment http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Amendments/House/1202-S2%20AMH%20DUFA%20ADAM%20483.pdf
House Floor Amendment http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Amendments/House/1202-S2%20AMH%20DUER%20ADAM%20482.pdf
House Floor Amendment http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Amendments/House/1202-S2%20AMH%20KLIP%20ADAM%20468.pdf
House Floor Amendment http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Amendments/House/1202-S2%20AMH%20GILY%20ADAM%20475.pdf
House Floor Amendment http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Amendments/House/1202-S2%20AMH%20DENT%20ADAM%20470.pdf
House Floor Amendment http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Amendments/House/1202-S2%20AMH%20GILY%20ADAM%20469.pdf
House Floor Amendment http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Amendments/House/1202-S2%20AMH%20WALJ%20ADAM%20478.pdf
House Floor Amendment http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Amendments/House/1202-S2%20AMH%20WALJ%20ADAM%20476.pdf
House Floor Amendment http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Amendments/House/1202-S2%20AMH%20KLIP%20ADAM%20474.pdf
House Floor Amendment http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Amendments/House/1202-S2%20AMH%20ABBA%20ADAM%20479.pdf
House Floor Amendment http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Amendments/House/1202-S2%20AMH%20ROBE%20ADAM%20473.pdf
House Floor Amendment http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Amendments/House/1202-S2%20AMH%20GRAH%20ADAM%20472.pdf
House Floor Amendment http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Amendments/House/1202-S2%20AMH%20JACO%20ADAM%20471.pdf
House Floor Amendment http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Amendments/House/1202-S2%20AMH%20ABBA%20ADAM%20477.pdf
House Floor Amendment http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Amendments/House/1202-S2%20AMH%20THAI%20ADAM%20460.pdf
House Floor Amendment http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Amendments/House/1202-S2%20AMH%20THAI%20ADAM%20461.pdf
BillText http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/1202-S2.pdf
House Bill Report http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1202%20HBR%20APP%2021.pdf
BillText http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/1202-S.pdf
House Bill Report http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1202%20HBR%20CRJ%2021.pdf
House Bill Analysis 2021 http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1202%20HBA%20CRJ%2021.pdf
BillText http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/1202.pdf
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