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S 1795 99th Congress Senate

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

Introduced: October 29, 1985 See on congress.gov
Law Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCivil actions and liabilityCourts and Civil ProcedureJudges
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This bill died when the 99th Congress ended
It never became law before the 99th Congress (1985–1986) 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.
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In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 17, 1986
Subcommittee on Constitution. Approved for full committee consideration with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Nov 5, 1985
Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.
Oct 29, 1985
Subcommittee on Constitution. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 99-568.
Oct 28, 1985
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Oct 28, 1985
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action June 17, 1986

Subcommittee on Constitution. Approved for full committee consideration with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Provides that a State justice, judge, or judicial officer shall not be held liable for costs, including attorney fees, in proceedings brought against such person for actions taken in an official capacity in a civil rights case.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1
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Grassley, Chuck
Iowa · Oct 29, 1985
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