2020 Senate Bill 1244

House Roll Call 559: Passed

To clarify the authority of a unit of government to pay the attorney fees or reimburse the damage claims against an officer or employee who is charged with misconduct or a crime, or is subject to paying a damage award in a lawsuit, and who had a reasonable basis for believing that he or she was acting within the scope of his or her authority.

69 Yeas / 38 Nays
Republican (56 Yeas / 0 Nays)
Democrat (13 Yeas / 38 Nays)
Excused or Not Voting (3)