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S 1512 100th Congress Senate

A bill to provide that in judicial actions against State judges, such judges shall not be held liable for attorney fees.

Introduced: January 28, 1988 See on congress.gov
Law Administrative responsibilityCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCivil actions and liabilityCourts and Civil Procedure
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This bill died when the 100th Congress ended
It never became law before the 100th Congress (1987–1988) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 26, 1988
Subcommittee on Courts and Administrative Practice. Hearings held.
Jul 29, 1987
Referred to Subcommittee on Courts and Administrative Practice.
Jul 21, 1987
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Jul 21, 1987
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action February 26, 1988

Subcommittee on Courts and Administrative Practice. Hearings held.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends the Civil Rights Attorney's Fee Awards Act of 1976 to provide that State justices, judges, and judicial officers shall not be liable for any costs (including attorney fees) in any proceeding brought against such justice, judge, or official for actions taken in an official capacity.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1
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Grassley, Chuck
Iowa · Jan 28, 1988
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 1512: A bill to provide that in judicial actions against State judges, such judges shall not be held liable for attorney fees.. 100th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/100-S-1512/
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