Bill > SB747

This bill amends the Tom Bane Civil Rights Act to expand protections for individuals whose constitutional rights have been violated. It adds a new provision that allows legal action against any person who, under color of state or federal law, subjects a California citizen to the deprivation of rights, privileges, or immunities secured by the United States Constitution. The bill maintains existing provisions for civil actions, including the ability to seek injunctive relief, damages, and attorney's fees. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for venue selection, requires specific statements in court orders, and ensures that speech alone is not sufficient grounds for action unless it threatens specific violence. The bill also includes a separate section requiring certain large health care service plans to report compensation data for behavioral health and medical-surgical employees, with the collected data to be kept confidential and used to analyze potential compensation disparities. The data will be compiled into a report to be submitted to the Legislature by January 1, 2027. The bill is declared an urgency statute, meaning it will take effect immediately to provide prompt protection of civil liberties and address potential workplace compensation inequities.

Budget and Finance, Justice, Labor and Employment

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