HB 1888: Tort actions; immunity of persons based on statements made at a Title IX hearing.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Immunity of persons for tort actions based on statements made at certain hearings. Adds to the tort actions for which an individual shall be immune pursuant to applicable law any tort action based solely on a statement made at a Title IX hearing before the applicable tribunal of an institution of higher education. Current law provides that an individual shall be immune for any tort action based solely on statements made at a public hearing before, or otherwise communicated to, the governing body of any locality or other political subdivision, or the boards, commissions, agencies, and authorities thereof, and other governing bodies of any local governmental entity concerning matters properly before such body.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. April 2, 2025Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0641)
2. April 2, 2025Enacted, Chapter 641 (Effective 07/01/25)
3. April 2, 2025Signed by President as reenrolled
4. April 2, 2025Signed by Speaker as reenrolled
5. April 2, 2025Reenrolled bill text (HB1888ER2)
6. April 2, 2025Reenrolled
7. April 2, 2025Governor's recommendation adopted
8. April 2, 2025Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (36-Y 4-N)
9. April 2, 2025House concurred in Governor's recommendation (95-Y 1-N)
10. March 24, 2025Governor's recommendation received by House
11. March 11, 2025Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
12. March 11, 2025Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 11, 2025

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