Bill > H2156

This bill amends Section 9 of Chapter 258 to ensure public employers are required, rather than permitted, to cover the personal financial losses and expenses, including legal fees, of their employees up to one million dollars. This coverage applies to claims arising from intentional wrongful acts or omissions that violate civil rights, provided the employee was acting within their official duties. The bill also clarifies that employees will not be covered if their violation of civil rights was "wanton" (meaning extremely reckless or careless), replacing the previous standard of "grossly negligent."