2009 Senate Bill 39: Expand peace officer civil immunity

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Introduced by Sen. Ray Basham (D) on January 27, 2009, to give immunity from civil lawsuits under certain conditions for injuries caused by a peace officer while rendering assistance outside his or her jurisdiction.
- Referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee on January 27, 2009.
  - Reported in the Senate on November 9, 2010, with the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
- Substitute offered in the Senate on November 9, 2010. The substitute passed by voice vote in the Senate on November 9, 2010.
Passed 38 to 0 in the Senate on November 10, 2010, to give immunity from civil lawsuits under certain conditions for injuries caused by a peace officer while rendering assistance outside his or her jurisdiction.
Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
Received in the House on November 10, 2010.
- Referred to the House Judiciary Committee on November 10, 2010.
  - Reported in the House on November 30, 2010, without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.