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Introduced
12/13/2022
12/13/2022
In Committee
02/10/2023
02/10/2023
Crossed Over
01/30/2023
01/30/2023
Passed
Dead
04/12/2023
04/12/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Appeal of interlocutory orders. Restores the Court of Appeals' jurisdiction over appeals of orders granting or denying a plea of sovereign, absolute, or qualified immunity. Under current law, such orders are appealable to the Supreme Court of Virginia. The bill also directs the Supreme Court of Virginia to promulgate rules consistent with the provisions of the bill by July 1, 2023. Appeal of interlocutory orders. Restores the Court of Appeals' jurisdiction over appeals of orders granting or denying a plea of sovereign, absolute, or qualified immunity. Under current law, such orders are appealable to the Supreme Court of Virginia. The bill also directs the Supreme Court of Virginia to promulgate rules consistent with the provisions of the bill by July 1, 2023.
AI Summary
This bill restores the Court of Appeals' jurisdiction over appeals of orders granting or denying a plea of sovereign, absolute, or qualified immunity. Under current law, such orders are appealable to the Supreme Court of Virginia. The bill also directs the Supreme Court of Virginia to promulgate rules consistent with the provisions of the bill by July 1, 2023. The key terms in this bill are "interlocutory orders" (orders issued before the final judgment), "sovereign immunity" (legal protection for government entities and officials), "absolute immunity" (complete legal protection from liability), and "qualified immunity" (limited legal protection for government officials).
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Left in Courts of Justice (on 02/22/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+sum+SB811 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Committee substitute printed 2310 | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+oth+SB811FS1122+PDF |
| Substitute for SB811 for S-Judiciary | https://committees.lis.virginia.gov/pdfs/drafts/23105257D.pdf |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+ful+SB811S1+hil |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; off | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+oth+SB811F122+PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+ful+SB811+hil |
| Bill | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+ful+SB811+hil+pdf |
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