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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act says that a person can sue a person who under color of law comes in property without a warrant or an exception. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.6). Digest: The Act sets rules for when federal agents or agents from another state carry out oper- ations in this state. The Act also creates a cause of action when agents violate the rules. The Act goes into effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 69.7). Creates a civil cause of action against federal law enforcement agents and law enforcement agents of another state in specified circumstances. certain individuals who under color of law en- ter certain property without a warrant or an exception to the warrant requirement. Allows for an award of attorney fees to a prevailing plaintiff and, under certain circumstances, to a prevailing defendant. Requires federal law enforcement agents and law enforcement agents of another state to provide notice to the Department of Justice prior to conducting planned operations within this state. Specifies identification requirements for federal law enforcement agents and law enforcement agents of another state conducting law enforcement operations within this state. Prohibits a state or local law enforcement agency from coordinating with a federal law enforce- ment agency or a law enforcement agency of another state that does not provide notice as required, violates the identification requirements or targets a sensitive location without authorization. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
AI Summary
This bill allows individuals to sue law enforcement officers who enter their property without a warrant or a valid legal exception, defining "property" broadly to include buildings, vehicles on private property, places of worship, schools, medical facilities, and any location where a person has a reasonable expectation of privacy. If successful, the plaintiff can recover damages, and attorney fees will be awarded to a prevailing plaintiff, with the possibility of awarding fees to a defendant if the claims are found frivolous. The bill also requires federal and out-of-state law enforcement agents to notify the state's Department of Justice before conducting operations within the state and to meet specific identification requirements, prohibiting state and local agencies from cooperating with those who fail to comply or target sensitive locations without authorization. This legislation is declared an emergency, meaning it will take effect immediately upon being signed by the Governor.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (18)
Tom Andersen (D)*,
Willy Chotzen (D)*,
Sarah Finger McDonald (D)*,
Mark Gamba (D)*,
James Manning (D)*,
Lesly Muñoz (D)*,
Katherine Pham (D)*,
Floyd Prozanski (D)*,
Ricki Ruiz (D)*,
Lamar Wise (D)*,
Lisa Fragala (D),
Cyrus Javadi (D),
Pam Marsh (D),
Susan McLain (D),
Mark Meek (D),
Travis Nelson (D),
Sue Rieke Smith (D),
Thuy Tran (D),
Last Action
Work Session held. (on 02/25/2026)
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